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The purpose of AML is to prevent the bank’s customers and society at large from financial criminals. In correspondent banking transaction monitoring, we do this by analyzing the transactions between the customers of our peer banks which Client Bank accommodates. We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious team members to join our First Line of Defence transaction monitoring team. As part of this role, you will be responsible for monitoring our activity and identify patterns that are outside our risk appetite.Depending on your skills, knowledge and experience, you may be offered different seniority in the role.Key Responsibilities:Investigate possible money laundering, terrorist financing, or tax evasion transactional activities which are generated automatically by the system and need your further analysisAssess and manage risk associated with correspondent banking transactions.Conduct thorough reviews of client transactions to identify non-expected activityInvestigate alerts, escalating items for further review and reporting as necessary.Analyze complex financial transactions, utilizing knowledge of various payment message formats, (e.g. SWIFT, ISO 20022)Analyze and visualize complex datasets and communicate to a wide variety of audiencesCollaborate with internal stakeholders, including the Client Risk team, Compliance, Legal, and Sales teams, to support ongoing client activity review processes and as required drive behavioral changesSupport the design, build and operationalization of tooling to support the functionCollaborate with product and engineering to improve quality of available dataContribute to the continuous enhancement of monitoring processes, policies, and procedures, identifying gaps and recommending improvements to strengthen the team’s operating model.Maintain accurate and organized records of all reviews, ensuring a complete audit trail.Report suspicious transactions and activities to relevant departments/authoritiesQualification & Skills:3+ years of relevant professional experience in AML, transaction monitoring, or similar financial crimes compliance role, with focus on transaction monitoring of client activityDemonstrated knowledge of key payment message formats, including SWIFT MT and ISO 20022 (e.g., pacs, camt, pain messages), and their implications for transaction reviewsExceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and anomaliesWorking knowledge of banking products, corresponding banking relationships, transaction analysisFamiliarity with transaction monitoring systems and proficiency in data analysis tools and softwareMust be independent and comfortable in a fast paced and often multi-directional work environmentAbility to build frameworks and proceduresTeam oriented; strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skillsExcellent organizational, time management and planning skillsCertifications: CAMS, CFE, or other relevant certifications preferred.Normal Working Hours and ConditionsCore business hours are generally 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of the core business hours based on Company operations across different time zones.