AML Analyst

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Job Description:

Job Summary: The AML Analyst shall be responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and investigating name screening and transaction monitoring alerts generated from the AML systems to identify potential financial crime risks, including money laundering, fraud, and sanctions violations.

• Perform assigned AML L1 Review for Name Screening in accordance with defined procedures, regulatory requirements, and Sun Life program standards

• Conduct research using internal systems and publicly available sources

• Document findings, observations, and outcomes accurately in required tools and templates

• Adhere to defined workflows, productivity targets, and quality standards

• Identify data gaps or issues and escalate appropriately to Team Leaders or Quality Control

• Participate in training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing sessions

• Collaborate effectively within a team-based, delivery-focused environment

• Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback and ongoing learning

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations, sanctions programs, and financial crime trends.

• Support periodic reviews of monitoring rules and screening criteria to enhance detection capabilities.

• Ensure adherence to AML internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or a related field (AML certifications like CAMS/CA are a plus).

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in Business Operations, monitoring alert clearance.

• Exposure to Insurance Sector will be preferred.

• Analytical Skills: Strong investigative and critical thinking abilities to assess risk effectively.

• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify subtle risk indicators and document findings accurately.

• Communication Skills: Ability to write clear, concise, and well-supported disposition rationales based on which alerts dispositions are decided.

• Teamwork & Integrity: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a compliance-driven environment. Competencies (Behavioral) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated and independent;

• Excellent relationship building skills as part of a team and with persons at all levels of the organization

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills;

• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to make sound judgments;.

• Ability to resolve issues creatively, effect change, and execute in an accelerated manner

• Excellent planning and organization skills and the ability to deal with complex issues

• Ability to operate in a deadline-focused environment

• Experience working in a client-facing, matrix, project-based assignments.

Job Category:

Call Centre

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