AML Data Analyst

Search-Select LTD; East Devon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Our client seeks an AML Data Analyst to join their team.

You will contribute to the effective supervision of compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) and Countering Proliferation Financing (CFP) frameworks, through conducting rigorous data analysis, identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies, and providing actionable insights.

This role involves utilising advanced data analytics techniques to enhance the detection and prevention of financial crime. The ideal candidate will have experience working with statistical reporting platforms and databases and possess strong analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies indicative of higher risk money laundering, terrorist financing, or proliferation financing factors.
• Develop and implement data analytics methodologies to enhance the detection of suspicious transactions and behaviours.
• Utilise statistical tools and techniques to assess risk levels and identify high-risk entities or transactions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop datasets.
• Assist in the monitoring compliance with AML/CFT/CFP obligations and reporting requirements.
• Generate reports and outputs to communicate key findings and insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data-driven risk assessment models.
• Ensure internal systems and procedures are adhered to.
• Take accountability for own work through effective time management, maintaining high standards and seeing tasks through to the end.

Key Skills & Experience

• Hold, or be willing to work towards, a professional qualification relevant to the role.
• Experience working with statistical reporting platforms and databases.
• Possess a willingness to learn and work with a range of IT applications.
• Relevant industry experience in an operational, compliance, assurance, risk or audit role would be desirable.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly and accurately assimilate information.
• Ability to assist in preparing and conducting meetings with stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a workload of varied complexity, to manage competing priorities and to deliver against deadlines.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite.
• Good understanding in relation to risk and risk frameworks including evaluating risks.