FinCrime Analyst Role (AML/KYC)

Cobden & Carter International; Cebu City; Remote; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking an enthusiastic Financial Crime Analyst to support the Financial Crime Manager. The role involves managing AML/CTF Framework, conducting KYC reviews, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in financial crime or compliance, with a solid understanding of AML processes. Work setup is work-from-home with a midshift schedule.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial services or regulatory environment.
• Solid exposure to AML/KYC processes.
• Experience or interest in the crypto world.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Crime Manager in client onboarding.
• Conduct KYC reviews and risk assessments.
• Escalate red flags to senior members.

Skills

KYC reviews

AML processes

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or relevant industry qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Financial Crime Analyst. The role requires the analyst to support the Financial Crime Manager in all aspects of client onboarding. The successful candidate will help the Financial Crime Manager manage and oversee the firm's AML/CTF Framework, including client onboarding, offboarding, ongoing due diligence and financial crime investigations. The Analyst will work with the FinCrime Team to ensure regulatory and compliance risks are managed and will also have an opportunity to get involved in relevant projects from conception to implementation. AML/KYC Analyst role covering the following areas: AML/KYC, Financial Crime.

Key Accountabilities

• Promoting a culture of compliance across the business.
• Supporting and contributing to the firms AML/CTF framework and providing direct support to the FinCrime Manager
• Conducting KYC reviews and risk assessments for individual, corporate, and financial promotions clients.
• Escalating red flags and high-risk clients to senior members or the MLRO for review.
• Assisting with transaction monitoring reviews and investigations under supervision.
• Contributing to applicable policies and procedures by flagging gaps or inconsistencies.
• Supporting the business in relation to relevant regulatory matters on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and case files in line with regulatory standards.
• Assisting in the development and production of management information and ad-hoc activities assigned by management.

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably gained in a financial services or regulatory environment or financial crime, KYC, or compliance-related role.
• Solid exposure to AML/KYC processes and corporate onboarding experience is preferred
• Good understanding of Wholesale Financial Markets including knowledge and understanding of applicable rules and regulations.
• Experience and/or eager interest in innovation and the crypto world.
• Able to analyze and interpret information from a regulatory and commercial perspective.

Other required Skillset/Traits

• MLRs knowledge and experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and investigative mindset
• Strong analytical skills including problem solving and solution-orientated thinking
• Able to use initiative, work unsupervised and comfortable taking responsibility
• Energetic personality with the drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business
• Degree or relevant industry qualifications - desirable

Work Setup

Setup: WFH

Schedule: Midshift

Location: Cebu

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