AML Financial Intelligence Officer

The AML Financial Intelligence Officer is responsible for conducting research and performing complex analysis of sensitive financial information and intelligence for planning, policy formulation and investigative purposes. Work is expected to be performed with utmost confidentiality, a considerable degree of initiative and independent judgment, and is subject to review by a professional superior through discussions and reports.

Job Description

• Conduct investigations and research on potentially suspicious clients using various internal and external systems and databases
• Conduct Cross Sector reviews among multiple business lines
• Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with the required supporting documentation
• Summarize, in writing, clear and concise findings of the investigation
• Advise senior management on next steps and provide recommendations on the next course of action (relationship retention, termination, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR))
• Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the Bank, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and quality
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to make sound business decisions

Educational Attainment

• Bachelors - Required
• Post-Graduate Degree - Preferred

Experience

• With relevant AML compliance and/or control experience from the banking industry

Capabilities

• Core Banking Operations

Training and Certifications

• No Value