AML ANALYST – TRANSACTION MONITORING (LEVEL 2)

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

AML ANALYST – TRANSACTION MONITORING (LEVEL 2)

Work Location: Makati City
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Schedule: Midshift
Employment Type: Full-Time
Availability: ASAP

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced AML Analyst – Transaction Monitoring (Level 2) to support financial crime risk management and investigative activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting detailed reviews of transaction monitoring alerts, evaluating customer risk, and determining whether identified activities require further investigation or escalation.

This position requires a strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) practices, together with the ability to assess complex transaction activity and produce well-supported investigation outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive investigations of transaction monitoring alerts and potentially suspicious activities.

• Analyze customer profiles, account activity, transaction patterns, and available supporting information to identify financial crime risks.

• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.

• Assess transactions and customer behavior for indicators associated with money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crime activities.

• Prepare clear and well-documented case assessments, investigation narratives, and recommendations.

• Identify cases requiring escalation and provide appropriate supporting documentation.

• Assist with the preparation, review, and escalation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), as applicable.

• Maintain complete and accurate investigation records for audit and compliance purposes.

• Collaborate with relevant internal teams regarding complex or high‑risk customer and transaction cases.

• Apply sound judgment when determining the appropriate disposition of alerts and investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, KYC, CDD, EDD, Financial Crime, or Fraud Investigation.

• Demonstrated experience in transaction monitoring and alert investigation.

• Solid understanding of AML and CTF principles and financial crime risks.

• Practical experience conducting KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews.

• Experience with STR/SAR preparation, investigation, review, or escalation.

• Strong analytical, investigative, and decision‑making capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information appropriately.

• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech, lending, payments, or related industries is highly preferred.

• Willing to work fully onsite in Makati City.

• Amenable to a midshift schedule.

• Available to start ASAP.

WHY JOIN THIS OPPORTUNITY?

This role provides an opportunity for experienced AML professionals to work on more complex financial crime investigations while contributing directly to an organization's overall risk and compliance framework.