AML Analyst

Our leading Douglas-based Finance Sector Client is expanding its Compliance and Risk Team as they continue to grow. They are now seeking an AML Analyst to primarily supports the Company's AML/CFT defence by undertaking client screening, risk assessments and transaction monitoring of the client base. Additionally, you will undertake AML assurance checking and be a point of reference for practical interpretation of AML policies and procedures across the business.

As an AML Analyst here you will:

• Support the Company's AML/CTF defence by undertaking screening and risk assessments of the client base to identify any links to PEP's, sanctions, adverse media and financial crime
• Be a point of reference for practical interpretation of AML policies and procedures across the business
• Work closely with the AML Manager and wider AML team to ensure our AML/CTF obligations are met and will build strong relationships with the Regions and local business areas where required
• Maintain the PEP registers for all regions including reconciliation against system flags. Prepares periodic updates and reviews of PEP cases for business sign off
• Investigate results of manual and automated transaction monitoring to ensure SARs are raised accordingly and AML requirements have been met
• Perform monthly quality assurance checks on agreed processes in respect of compliance with the AML/CFT Insurance Division handbook
• Investigate external fraud incidents and recommend control enhancements where weaknesses have been identified

The ideal candidate for the role of AML Analyst will have:

• A basic understanding of the AML obligations and requirements within the IoM, Hong Kong, Singapore and UAE financial services sector
• Experience of using screening software such as World-Check or Dow Jones
• Previous experience in a financial crime environment
• Ideally holding the ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering