Senior Officer

Job Description:

Senior Officer AML will oversighting and having the responsibility for investigating AML alerts and conducting transaction monitoring on a Level 1 and level 2 basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with business units regarding unusual activities to determine if an appropriate resolution can be reached. The role holder should escalate matters in a timely manner.
• Undertake quality checks on a sample basis of alerts actioned by self to ensure adherence to SOP and identify opportunities for improvement
• Identify key trends and typologies for suspicious activity and recommend mitigating controls to be implemented to combat emerging AML/CFT trends
• Ensure RFI responses are received within the agreed SLA
• Ensure alerts are actioned on a timely basis, carry the required detail, and as per SOP
• Review cases that require further investigation before it is assigned Asst Manager Investigations

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in financial institutions as an investigator
• Well versed with banking systems, concepts, banking best practices
• Certification in Investigations, CAMS or similar work.
• Experience testifying in courts
• Prior experience dealing with law enforcement or FIU
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration