AML Analyst II: Transaction Monitoring (Onsite, Makati)

Lewis Personnel Management; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Personnel Management is seeking an experienced AML Analyst – Transaction Monitoring (Level 2) in Makati City for a full-time, onsite role with a midshift schedule. You will review alerts, assess risk, and determine whether to escalate or investigate further.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in AML and KYC/CDD/EDD, with strong analytical and communication skills, and will prepare STRs/SARs as part of the compliance process. Availability ASAP is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of AML, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, CDD, EDD or Fraud Investigation.
• Experience with transaction monitoring and alert investigations.
• Strong understanding of AML and CTF principles.
• Experience conducting KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews.
• Experience with STR/SAR preparation, investigation, or escalation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical abilities.
• Experience in banking/financial services, fintech, lending, or payments preferred.
• Willing to work fully onsite in Makati City; midshift; ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of transaction monitoring alerts and potentially suspicious activities.
• Analyze customer profiles, account activity, transaction patterns, and available information to identify financial crime risks.
• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assess transactions and customer behavior for indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crime.
• Prepare clear case assessments, investigation narratives, and recommendations.
• Identify cases requiring escalation and provide supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and escalation of STRs and SARs.
• Maintain complete investigation records for audit and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams on complex or high-risk cases.
• Apply sound judgment when dispositioning alerts and investigations.

Skills

AML experience

Transaction monitoring

KYC/CDD/EDD

STR/SAR preparation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Job description

Lewis Personnel Management is seeking an experienced AML Analyst – Transaction Monitoring (Level 2) in Makati City for a full-time, onsite role with a midshift schedule. You will review alerts, assess risk, and determine whether to escalate or investigate further.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in AML and KYC/CDD/EDD, with strong analytical and communication skills, and will prepare STRs/SARs as part of the compliance process. Availability ASAP is required.