Director - AML Transaction Monitoring

Our client is a leading organisation committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and risk management within the financial sector. Known for a collaborative and professional culture, the company values integrity, attention to detail, and continuous development. This role offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated compliance team, focusing on AML/S/CFT/ABC policies and procedures. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in monitoring transactions, enhancing control frameworks, and supporting regulatory compliance to ensure the organisation’s operational excellence and integrity.

Role Overview:
The director will oversee AML transaction monitoring and account surveillance, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. They will be responsible for implementing and maintaining AML monitoring tools, conducting regular reviews, and identifying control weaknesses. This role is vital to safeguarding the organisation against financial crime and maintaining robust compliance standards.

Key Skills & Experience:
• Extensive experience in AML/S/CFT/ABC transaction monitoring and account surveillance
• Proficiency with AML monitoring tools such as SWIFT, Pythagoras, and IMTF
• Strong understanding of local regulatory requirements and group policies
• Data mining and threshold tuning expertise
• Demonstrated ability to review and test control frameworks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and maintain compliance documentation

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist management and compliance leadership in adhering to AML/S/CFT/ABC policies and procedures
• Conduct transaction monitoring, account surveillance, and data analysis activities
• Assist in implementing and tuning AML monitoring tools
• Review and test AML/S/CFT control frameworks to identify and rectify weaknesses
• Perform regular compliance reviews, including client acceptance, transaction monitoring, client screening, and high-risk transaction review
• Prepare working papers and draft reports for management review
• Support the preparation of regulatory, management, and audit reports
• Conduct AML/CFT/FATCA/CRS training sessions for staff and keep the team updated on regulatory changes
• Assist with audits, inspections, and investigations as necessary
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and other compliance-related activities

Requirements:
• Right to work in the designated location
• Experience in AML transaction monitoring within a financial institution or similar environment
• Familiarity with AML monitoring tools such as SWIFT, Pythagoras, IMTF is preferred
• Ability to work on-site in a hybrid environment
• Available for immediate start and able to commit to a two-week engagement

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now to join a dynamic team dedicated to compliance excellence.