Snr Assoc, Specialist, Anti-Mules Team, Surveillance Operations

1-3 Years

Job Description

Responsibilities

Investigate and assess alerts/escalations for potential money mule and money laundering risk in the Bank
Ensure efficient identification money mules and monitoring of suspicious activities and transactions, and timely escalation to respective parties where appropriate
Preparing, reviewing, and/or filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and ensure timely reporting of suspicious transactions to the authorities
Assist with money laundering related queries or escalation received from business units, compliance units and/or other relevant stakeholders
Liaise with other compliance units and businesses regarding surveillance issues
Participate and assist in transaction surveillance projects
Undertake other ad-hoc duties as and when required, e.g., provide statistics and ensure accuracy of data, extract of documents for audit review
Maintain a current understanding of scams and money laundering issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, criminal typologies and developing trends
Support Team Leaders/Managers to ensure success and positive outcomes for the team, including (but not limited to) meeting of Team KPI/targets; and providing guidance/mentorship to team members

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in AML/CFT, transaction monitoring, financial crime, fraud investigation, or compliance within the banking industry preferred.
Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, money laundering typologies, scam risks, and Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) requirements.
Experience in investigating transaction alerts, identifying suspicious activities, and conducting risk-based assessments.
Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify unusual transaction patterns and trends.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and compliance teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver within tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience with transaction monitoring systems is an advantage.
Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CFE will be an added advantage.