AML Project Delivery Specialist

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 354,000 - 654,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Putrajaya is seeking an experienced AML and Sanctions Lead to manage a small team and oversee case investigations. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in AML regulations and is skilled in analytical decision-making. This full-time role offers a wage range of $84,400-$155,400 based on experience.

Benefits

Discretionary annual incentive program

Career development assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in private or public sector AML and/or sanctions-focused activities.
• Experience in Transactions Monitoring, Reviewing and Analyzing Transactions/Alerts.
• Ability to travel 10%, on average.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of investigators.
• Perform Quality Control (QC) of case investigations.
• Hold meetings with Project Leadership regarding performance.

Skills

AML and sanctions-focused activities

Project Management Experience

Analytical ability

Excellent Written and Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

AML Monitoring systems

Job description

Work you’ll do/Responsibilities

In this interesting and diverse role, you’ll have the opportunity to work with our AML and sanctions team to support client service delivery. Through your participation in these Lookback engagements, you will likely be involved in:

• Managing a small team of investigators
• Performing case investigations
• Performing Quality Control (QC) of case investigations, requests for information, and case escalations
• Assessing potential AML and sanctions risks as they arise throughout case investigations
• Making final decisions regarding case dispositions
• Holding meetings with Project Leadership to discuss investigator performance, issue management, and case escalation decisions
• Providing feedback and input on case investigations, as required
• Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and representatives from various functional and/or technical teams, including escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management
• Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes including implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes

The Team

Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory environment into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organization. Join our team and use advanced data, AI, and emerging technologies with industry insights to help clients bring clarity from complexity and accelerate their path to value creation.

Our Enterprise Operations & Risk offering enables clients to achieve profitable growth and competitive advantage by optimizing “heart of the business” operations. We leverage deep domain expertise to extend enterprise resilience, agility, and remediation. Our professionals address client needs which span the organization and impact strategy, operations, performance, and reputation.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in private or public sector AML and/or sanctions-focused activities including Project Management Experience
• 4+ Years Experience in AML/sanctions regulations as they apply to financial institutions, including retail, wholesale and international banks, Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management
• 4+ Years Experience in Transactions Monitoring, Reviewing and Analyzing Transactions/Alerts and Identifying Suspicious Activity
• 4+ Years Experience performing QC for alert and/or case investigations, specifically pertaining to Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management
• 4+ Years Experience providing advice regarding applicable AML/OFAC regulations and requirements with a focus on Trade Finance, Fraud, Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Wealth Management
• 4+ Years Experience in managing a team of professional AML/OFAC compliance practitioners
• 4+ Years Experience drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• 4+ Years Experience using AML Monitoring systems and related software
• 4+ Years Experience submitting written and oral reports to senior management and clients
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Business, Law, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Preferred

• Transaction Monitoring/Investigations Experience
• FIU – Financial Institutions Unit Experience
• AML Consulting Experience
• Certifications such as CAMS and CFE
• Regulatory experience
• Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities
• Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products
• Can operate independently or with minimum supervision
• Excellent Written and Communication Skills
• Ability to deliver technical demonstrations

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $84,400-$155,400.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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