Local AML Business Analyst – Watchlist Manager & Screening

Role Summary

The Local AML BA is responsible for bridging business requirements with the technical and product teams, ensuring alignment with Mizuho's APAC screening policies, country-specific needs, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

* Gather requirements from Compliance, AML Ops, Sanctions teams for WLM and Screening.

* Document BRD, FSD, User Journeys, Process Maps, List Governance Framework.

* Coordinate UAT: scenario design, test scripts, data preparation, defect management.

* Track list lifecycle changes and update SOPs for BAU teams.

* Work with client SMEs from Japan to ensure APAC-specific nuances are captured.

* Ensure mandatory controls (4-eye, segregation of duties, audit trails) are reflected.

* Prepare training artefacts and user manuals for Ops teams.

Required Skills & Experience

* 58 years AML Business Analysis experience in banking.

* Deep exposure to sanctions screening workflows and False Positive reduction.

* Hands-on with FircoSoft list structures and watchlist governance.

* Good understanding of APAC compliance policies and local regulator requirements.