Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

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About the Role

AML/Fraud Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Perform

  AML transaction monitoring

  , case investigations, and alert disposition.
• Identify, analyze, and escalate

  potential fraudulent activities

  or suspicious patterns.
• Prepare

  Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

  in accordance with regulatory and internal guidelines.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and review customer profiles for risk assessment.
• Investigate account behaviors, unusual transactions, and red-flag indicators.
• Maintain accurate documentation of investigations and findings.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and operations teams to resolve cases.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements, AML laws, and fraud trends.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, SLAs, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum

  1 year of experience

  in AML, Fraud, Transaction Monitoring, or SAR drafting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Criminology, or related fields.
• Understanding of KYC/AML regulations, FATF guidelines, and financial crime typologies.
• Experience with AML case management systems or transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Actimize, SAS, FICO, etc.).
• Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

• AML or compliance certifications (e.g.,

  ACAMS

  ,

  CAMS

  ,

  CFE

  ,

  ICA

  ).
• Experience with banking, fintech, or financial services domain.
• Knowledge of global AML regulations (e.g., BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, EU AMLD).
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Team player with a proactive mindset