Senior Transaction Monitoring Investigator - AML/CFT

Banking Operations Senior Associate

Level 2 Transaction Monitoring Investigator (AML/CFT) – Job description – Grade 5

 

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Level 2 Transaction Monitoring Investigator to manage escalated AML/CFT cases, perform deep‑dive investigations, and finalize STR/SAR decisions. Ideal for professionals with strong regulatory understanding and narrative-writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle escalated TM alerts and close cases with final disposition.
• Draft and finalize STR/SAR reports.
• Perform customer and transaction analysis across products
• Identify ML/TF typologies (structuring, layering, TBML, sanctions evasion).
• Mentor L1/L2 analysts and provide quality oversight.
• Support scenario tuning and false‑positive reduction.
• Ensure SLA adherence and maintain investigation quality.

Required Experience

• 3–5+ years in Transaction Monitoring investigations (For G5)
• Strong STR/SAR drafting experience.
• Knowledge of KYC/CDD/EDD and sanctions frameworks.
• Experience with audits and compliance reviews.

Skills & Tools

• TM Tools: Actimize, Mantas/NICE, SAS AML, Oracle FCCM, FICO, Napier
• Screening tools: World‑Check, Dow Jones, Comply Advantage.
• Analytics: Excel (Advanced), Power BI/Tableau.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills.

Preferred Certifications

CAMS, CFE, ICA AML/Compliance (preferred).

Attributes

• Strong decision‑making ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with regulators.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.

Experience Level

Senior Level