AML Analyst – Legal & Compliance

About the role

The AML Analyst will perform first‑level (L1/Maker) reviews of transaction monitoring and name‑screening alerts, ensuring that potentially suspicious activities are identified and escalated appropriately. This role supports the broader AML compliance function by providing research, documentation, and assistance in testing new controls.

Key responsibilities

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts generated by AML systems.
• Escalate suspicious or complex cases to Level 2 investigators or AML Compliance.
• Conduct first‑level review of name‑screening alerts from onboarding, periodic reviews, and transaction screening.
• Investigate matches against sanctions lists, PEPs, adverse media, and watchlists.
• Analyze customer information to determine true matches, false positives, or cases requiring escalation.
• Support SAR/STR investigations with relevant research and documentation.
• Assist in testing and implementing new AML controls, rules, and system enhancements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in AML, KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, or financial crime compliance.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, sanctions requirements, and financial crime typologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Experience with AML systems.
• Familiarity with screening tools.