Financial Crimes Compliance Officer

Our client is in search of a committed and seasoned Officer for Financial Crimes Compliance to be an integral part of a dynamic team, with a focus on AML/CFT transaction monitoring. The successful candidate will have a pivotal role in implementing the company's compliance programme, contributing to the growth and development of the branch. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on something bigger, where your ideas and diverse background are valued.

What you'll do:
As an Officer for Financial Crimes Compliance, your focus will be on transaction monitoring at the case-level, researching and creating case investigations, escalations, and preparing and filing suspicious activity reports. You will report directly to the BSA Officer and are expected to quickly become fluent in essential workflow processes and branch risk. Your role will also involve assisting alert-level staff in enhancing alert-level reviews, operations, and supporting documentation. Furthermore, you will lend your skills to assist in the overall development of the AML/CFT and sanctions programme.
• Implement processes and procedures for case investigations, escalations, and reviewing and filing of suspicious activity reports.
• Monitor the quality of alerts that are not escalated into cases.
• Provide feedback where processes can be enhanced.
• Assist with the implementation of management information systems for transaction monitoring.
• Contribute to the overall development of the AML/CFT and sanctions programme.
• Take on additional responsibilities outside of transaction monitoring.

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Officer for Financial Crimes Compliance position is proactive, self-driven, engaged with a high level of credibility. You should be service-minded with a deep understanding of compliance principles. Your ability to be analytical, structured, systematic in your ways of working will be key in this role. You should have strong English skills both written and spoken. A proven record in providing insights and feedback and collaborating for the further benefit of the team is essential.
• 3+ years of relevant transaction monitoring experience at the case-level.
• Proven track record of case investigations and SAR preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• CAMs Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Data analysis skills are preferred.