About the Role

Our client is a well-established banking organization seeking an experienced AML Operations Analyst to support its Financial Crime function. This role plays a key part in protecting the institution against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime risks through detailed investigation and regulatory reporting activities.

Working within a specialized AML and Financial Crime team, you will engage with internal stakeholders across Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Customer functions, while also maintaining professional communication with regulatory and law enforcement authorities. The position offers significant exposure to regulatory processes and complex financial crime investigations.

The role focuses on transaction monitoring, customer due diligence reviews, suspicious activity investigations, regulatory liaison, and the continuous enhancement of AML controls, processes, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed transaction monitoring reports to identify potentially suspicious activity.
• Investigate unusual customer behavior and transactional patterns using a risk-based approach.
• Review and respond to requests for information from law enforcement and regulatory authorities.
• Perform complex customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence investigations.
• Analyze customer activity to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crime risks.
• Prepare high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with Financial Intelligence Units and other relevant authorities when required.
• Maintain accurate case records and investigation documentation in line with regulatory standards.
• Support ongoing improvements to AML frameworks, controls, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to the optimization of transaction monitoring and financial crime detection systems.
• Work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other business areas to mitigate financial crime risks.
• Ensure adherence to applicable AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.
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