Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Responsibilities:

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 world check 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 OR 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 Compliance Operation Manager

Coordinate with issuing 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

What you bring:

Bachelor's degree with 1 2 years of relevant AML and sanctions experience in fintech, financial services, litigation or regulatory environment

Fluent in Chinese/Mandarin and English languages.

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