AddressReporting to the AML Manager, the AML Analyst is responsible for carrying out day-to-day tasks related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), while also supporting the AML Manager in managing the overall adherence to AML/CTF legislations for the group. The AML Analyst will also be supporting, liaising, and working directly with other departments where required to ensure that all AML requirements are executed in a timely and professional manner.
Responsibilities
- Conduct enhanced client due diligence at initial onboarding and for ongoing reviews, utilising electronic database and/or public information to form a holistic view of the client.
- Conduct quality assurance sampling checks on various processes such as onboarding, verification, and transactions.
- Assist the AML Manager to produce management information reports.
- Review transaction monitoring alerts and investigate any unusual activities. Where suspicion is formed escalate and assist in submitting suspicion matter report as required.
- Assist the AML manager with developing and maintaining transaction monitoring rules and typologies.
- Assist with conducting periodic AML/CTF risk assessments and other ad-hoc compliance assessments.
- Assist from an AML compliance perspective on new initiatives and projects as assigned by the AML manager.
- Assist the AML manager with coordinating regulatory or AML/CTF audits and preparing regulatory reports such as AUSTRAC Compliance Reports for the group entities.
- Assist the AML manager in developing and maintaining AML/CTF policies/procedures and controls to comply with legislative requirements.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a financial crime-related role within a Financial Institution.
- Robust knowledge of Australian AML/CTF legislation and regulations, similar knowledge of any overseas jurisdiction is also desired.
- Good understating of investment and trading products.
- Great written and verbal communication skills, and having a collaborative approach.
- An enquiring and analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work proactively and independently has a positive and enthusiastic work attitude.
