Compliance Analyst

The Compliance Analyst will perform AML/CTF/CPF compliance responsibilities including implementing the company's AML/CTF/CPF compliance program, conducting investigations and analysis, and responding to Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing/Proliferation Financing (ML/TF/PF) cases. The role also involves identifying points of compromise and potential loss.

• Implement adequate AML/CTF/CPF controls to ensure that all possible areas of AML/CTF/CPF concerns are covered.
• Perform regular reviews of all AML/CTF/CPF controls to assess effectiveness, including sanction and PEP screening, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, adverse media reviews, and investigative orders management.
• Perform detailed analyses to detect patterns, trends, anomalies, and schemes in transactions and relationships.
• Assist in implementing a company-wide AML/CTF/CPF program through risk awareness training for all staff.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of current AML/CTF/CPF regulations and track developments in sanctions, terrorist financing issues, and industry best practices.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance issues are addressed.
• Ensure AML/CTF/CPF procedures and processes align with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identify gaps in reviews, assessments, and projects and follow up on mitigation controls.
• Monitor and track closure of management actions from compliance reviews, regulators, and external auditors.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on the AML/CTF/CPF program status to the MLRO.
• Report control weaknesses or lapses to the manager and recommend mitigation controls or process changes.
• Execute instructions and other duties as assigned.
• Close and escalate alerts/cases and report suspicious transactions.
• Ensure appropriate documentation for suspicious activity or transaction supporting documents.
• Communicate awareness on issues and trends noted in reviews to the business.
• Implement appropriate remediation actions for the AML/CTF/CPF program.
• Identify training requirements for the business.
• Monitor compliance activities and sample high-risk accounts for review.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent.
• ACAMS Anti-Money Laundering Certification or other industry leading certification.
• At least 2 years' banking or financial services experience in AML, Compliance, Fraud or an Enterprise Risk Management function.
• Strong understanding of money laundering typologies, financial crime trends, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, risk management principles, and internal control processes.
• Good understanding of payment products, services, transaction flows, and operational processes within financial institutions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to interpret large volumes of complex data and identify unusual activity.
• Ability to work in complex environments and multiple projects simultaneously with strict deadlines.
• Results oriented team player with highly developed interpersonal communication skills and a willingness to learn, collaborate, and share insights.
• High professional and ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Highly adaptable, with the ability to effectively utilize tools, systems, and resources required for day-to-day AML operations.