Analyst, Transaction Monitoring

• Conduct daily transaction monitoring tasks to timely clear and escalate the transactions in the case management system per pre-defined TM procedure
• Conduct transaction screening tasks to timely clear and escalate the transactions in the Airwallex system per pre-defined screening procedure
• Participate in various AML-related projects and initiatives to help drive operational excellence and overall efficiency
• Understanding of AML regulatory regulations and regulations from card schemes
• Proactively stay up-to-date with AML-related news and regulatory developments, improve the knowledge base of AML and sanctions within the team and assist with the development of in-house expertise
• Complete other work related to transaction monitoring operations or assigned by the Transaction Monitoring Lead
• Coordinate with issuing and acquiring related initiatives
• Actively handle issuing investigations in a timely manner
• Perform a holistic review for post-monitoring alerts
• Escalate issuing accidents in a timely manner with proper solving suggestions

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 – 5 years of relevant AML and sanctions experience in fintech, financial services, litigation or regulatory environment
• Familiarity with typical money laundering schemes, sanctions compliance, general or risk-based compliance, risk management, and other financial crime compliance.
• Having substantial hands-on experience in the following areas is a plus: International, regional and local regulatory knowledge/experience, AML and OFAC risk assessment
• Process improvement initiatives (KYC, CDD, etc.)
• Policy & procedure development (black/white list maintenance
• STR writing/review, etc.)
• Alert clearing and investigations - common AML typology analysis - vendor solutions in KYC, transaction monitoring, case management or sanction compliance
• Strong data analytical skills including but not limited to advanced Google Sheets/Scripts and SQL is a huge plus, though not required

Strong data analytical skills including but not limited to advanced Google Sheets/Scripts and SQL is a huge plus, though not required