AML / Financial Crime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring

Lewis Personnel Management; Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Personnel Management is seeking an AML / Financial Crime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring to join our onsite team in Makati City. You will conduct Transaction Monitoring reviews, investigate suspicious transactions, and perform KYC, CDD, and EDD in line with policy and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and investigative skills, and the ability to collaborate with Compliance and related teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Transaction Monitoring, AML, Financial Crime, or Compliance.
• Hands-on Transaction Monitoring experience is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in STR/SAR, CDD, EDD, KYC, and AML processes.
• Experience conducting transaction investigations and identifying financial crime red flags.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to work fully onsite in Makati City.
• Willing to work on a midshift schedule.
• Available to start on the first or second week of September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Transaction Monitoring reviews and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious transactions.
• Analyze customer transactions and account activities to identify potential money laundering, fraud, or other financial crime risks.
• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews based on established policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and investigate red flags, unusual transaction patterns, and potential suspicious activities.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) / Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required.
• Conduct customer risk assessments and gather relevant information to support investigations.
• Review customer profiles, transaction history, source of funds/wealth, and other relevant documentation.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive investigation records and case documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable AML/CTF regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Fraud, KYC, and other relevant teams when necessary.

Skills

Transaction Monitoring

AML / Financial Crime

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

WE’RE HIRING | AML / Financial Crime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring

Location: Makati City – Onsite
Schedule: Midshift
Start Date: First or Second Week of September 2026
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced AML / Financial Crime Analyst – Transaction Monitoring with a strong background in AML and Financial Crime Compliance. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in Transaction Monitoring, STR/SAR, CDD, EDD, KYC, and AML investigations and is comfortable working in an onsite environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Transaction Monitoring reviews and investigate unusual or potentially suspicious transactions.

• Analyze customer transactions and account activities to identify potential money laundering, fraud, or other financial crime risks.

• Perform KYC, CDD, and EDD reviews based on established policies and regulatory requirements.

• Identify and investigate red flags, unusual transaction patterns, and potential suspicious activities.

• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) / Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required.

• Conduct customer risk assessments and gather relevant information to support investigations.

• Review customer profiles, transaction history, source of funds/wealth, and other relevant documentation.

• Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive investigation records and case documentation.

• Ensure compliance with applicable AML/CTF regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Fraud, KYC, and other relevant teams when necessary.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Transaction Monitoring, AML, Financial Crime, or Compliance.

• Hands-on Transaction Monitoring experience is highly preferred.

• Strong experience in STR/SAR, CDD, EDD, KYC, and AML processes.

• Experience conducting transaction investigations and identifying financial crime red flags.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Willing to work fully onsite in Makati City.

• Willing to work on a midshift schedule.

• Available to start on the first or second week of September 2026.

Priority Experience

Candidates with direct experience in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:

Transaction Monitoring | STR/SAR | CDD | EDD | KYC | AML | Financial Crime Investigation