AML Analyst / Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Role DescriptionWe are seeking analytical, detail-oriented, and compliance-focused professionals for the positions of AML Analyst / Transaction Monitoring Analyst. These roles focus on identifying suspicious financial activities, assessing money laundering risks, reviewing transaction patterns, and supporting compliance with applicable financial crime prevention regulations. Successful candidates will contribute to risk detection, investigative reviews, regulatory reporting, and the maintenance of effective anti-money laundering controls.AML Analysts are responsible for reviewing customer information, assessing potential money laundering risks, and supporting the implementation of anti-money laundering policies and procedures. Key duties include conducting risk assessments, reviewing customer profiles, analyzing unusual account activities, researching potential financial crime indicators, and documenting investigative findings. They may also support customer due diligence reviews, sanctions-related checks, suspicious activity investigations, and the preparation of internal escalation reports. AML Analysts collaborate with compliance, risk management, and operations teams to evaluate potential concerns and ensure that identified issues are handled according to established procedures.Transaction Monitoring Analysts focus on reviewing financial transactions to identify unusual patterns, potentially suspicious behavior, and activities that may require further investigation. Responsibilities include analyzing transaction alerts, comparing account activity with expected customer behavior, investigating unusual payment patterns, and reviewing relevant customer and transaction information. They assess alert details, document findings, determine whether escalation is necessary, and support the resolution of monitoring cases within established timelines. They may also contribute to improving monitoring rules, identifying recurring transaction patterns, and providing feedback to strengthen detection processes.Both roles require strong analytical reasoning, sound judgment, and careful attention to detail. Professionals in these positions help protect financial institutions from financial crime exposure, maintain accurate case documentation, safeguard confidential information, and support effective compliance monitoring. They are expected to apply established procedures consistently and communicate findings clearly to relevant stakeholders.QualificationsDegree or diploma in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Law, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline.Understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and financial crime prevention principles.Familiarity with customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and suspicious activity escalation procedures.Knowledge of transaction patterns, payment systems, sanctions screening, and customer risk indicators is an advantage.Ability to analyze financial information, identify unusual activity, conduct research, and document findings accurately.Familiarity with AML monitoring platforms, case management systems, screening tools, or data analysis software is beneficial.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the ability to prepare clear reports.Strong analytical thinking, investigative skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain findings objectively.Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and consistent application of internal procedures.