AML Analyst at Upesi Money Transfer

• Responsible for AML/CFT compliance monitoring and financial crime prevention, detection, reporting, and training of employees.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transactions and review and resolve transactions quarantined on the Trax case management system promptly and satisfactorily.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into complex, suspicious, and unusual transactions, and activities, identify potential money laundering risks and adequately document findings for review and action by the MLRO.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), PEP, sanction and adverse-media reviews, investigations, and update customer risk profiles as necessary.
• Ensure timely escalation of outcomes of all AML-related reviews and investigations to partners (via Requests for Information - RFIs) and the MLRO for action.
• Maintain internal screening lists and conduct scheduled, ad-hoc and on-going screening on customers, beneficial owners, agents, partners, employees, and other third parties against the established screening lists.
• Ensure all AML/CFT records required by internal and regulatory rules are documented and maintained accurately, completely, and securely.
• Be a capable reliever to the MLRO on duties and responsibilities whenever called upon.

Qualifications and Skills.

• CAMS, ICA (Fin. Crime), CFE qualification(s) or equivalent preferred or CPA III.
• At least 2 years' experience in Risk and Compliance (preferred), or Internal Audit function, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Experience in AML/CFT and Fraud Risk Management, ideally gained at a financial institution or in the fintech industry.
• Ability to assess risk and control, highlight deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively both cross-functionally and vertically within an organization.
• Self-driven, proactive and can work objectively with integrity and a high degree of regulatory awareness.
• Capable and experienced in dealing with executives at all levels.
• Resilient and capable of championing change and thrive in a demanding environment.
• Ability to manage conflict.