Anti Money Laundering Officer

The role of an Anti Money Laundering (AML) professional is crucial in ensuring regulatory compliance, preventing financial crimes, and protecting the integrity of the financial institution. AML specialists play a key role in identifying and investigating suspicious activities, maintaining compliance with AML laws and regulations, and implementing controls to mitigate money laundering risks. Key Responsibilities Conducting AML investigations and due diligence reviews, performing transaction monitoring and analysis for potential suspicious activities, reviewing and updating AML policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements, implementing AML training programs for employees, preparing and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with regulatory authorities, collaborating with law enforcement and regulatory agencies on AML-related matters, conducting risk assessments and enhancing AML controls, developing and updating customer risk profiles, participating in AML audits and examinations, providing guidance on AML compliance to business units, monitoring and maintaining AML transaction monitoring systems, assessing new and existing customer AML risk levels, conducting AML-related training sessions for staff, responding to AML-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, and staying current with AML regulatory developments and industry trends. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, certifications such as CAMS, CFE, or ACAMS, 2+ years of experience in AML compliance or financial investigations, strong understanding of AML laws, regulations, and best practices, excellent analytical and investigative skills, proficiency in using AML monitoring software and tools, ability to interpret and apply AML regulations effectively, strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently, ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity, experience in interacting with regulatory agencies is a plus, knowledge of financial products and services and associated risks, ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving AML landscape, team player with strong interpersonal skills, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.,