AML Specialist

Job Description

Transaction Monitoring Oversight

• Manage end-to-end TM operations, including alert generation, disposition, escalation and closure
• Ensure monitoring scenarios and thresholds are risk-based and aligned with the institution's risk appetite
• Ensure quality and consistency of alert reviews in line with internal SOP and MAS regulatory requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of STRs originated from transaction monitoring alerts
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and case records

Conduct Alert Investigation for Transaction Monitoring

• Conduct reviews and investigations of suspicious transactions identified through transaction monitoring systems by reviewing alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system
• Conduct detailed investigations by gathering and analyzing relevant data (e.g. KYC, transactional history, customer profiles)
• Identify unusual transaction patterns and assess whether activity is consistent with the customer's profile and expected behavior

Assist HOA with Ad-Hoc AML Projects

• Assist in AML-related projects assigned by Head of Compliance and AML

Job Requirement

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a recognized tertiary institution
• Candidates with banking experience is preferred
• Candidates with ACAMS, CACS, FRM and /or CFA will have added advantage