AML Analyst: Detect & Disrupt Financial Crime

Sun Life Financial; Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial is seeking an AML Analyst in the Philippines to review name screening and transaction monitoring alerts. You will analyze risks, document outcomes, and maintain compliance with AML policies.

Responsibilities include researching data sources, escalating gaps, and contributing to ongoing improvements in detection capabilities within a collaborative, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law or related field.
• 1–3 years in business operations, monitoring or AML contexts.
• CAMS/CA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate name screening alerts for potential risks.
• Analyze transaction monitoring alerts and document findings.
• Research using internal systems and public sources.
• Maintain required templates and audit trails with accuracy.
• Adhere to workflows, targets and quality standards.
• Identify data gaps and escalate to team leads or QC.
• Participate in training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate within a delivery-focused, team-based setting.
• Stay updated on AML rules, sanctions programs and trends.
• Support periodic rule reviews to improve detection capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with AML policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law

Job description

Sun Life Financial is seeking an AML Analyst in the Philippines to review name screening and transaction monitoring alerts. You will analyze risks, document outcomes, and maintain compliance with AML policies.

Responsibilities include researching data sources, escalating gaps, and contributing to ongoing improvements in detection capabilities within a collaborative, team-driven environment.