AML Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Analyst
We are seeking a highly skilled AML FIU Analyst to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial crime prevention, transaction monitoring, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct ongoing surveillance and investigations on client activities, supporting management with filing reports with local law enforcement and regulators.
* Become proficient with the firm's case management tool, IBKR360, to ensure that all monitoring and reporting activities are effectively documented in compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
* Execute a review of client profile and activity history to determine whether there is a reasonable and appropriate rationale for the identified transaction(s).
* Document concise and consistent risk-based rationale for alert/investigation conclusions in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
* Perform work within the established timeframes and meet standards for Quality Assurance and Key Performance Indicator benchmarks.
* Assist in responding to queries/addressing escalations received from the 1LOD.
* Assist in the development and implementation of work paper templates, documentation standards, and processes for knowledge sharing across regional teams.
* Where required, assist management in responding to external requests for information from FIU activities and other ad-hoc obligations.
* Communicate and work closely with regional surveillance partners and business stakeholders to enable the effective exchange of information needed to facilitate a consistent risk-based approach across IBKR's multiple markets and operating entities.
* Provide ongoing support in developing policies and procedures, executing Quality Assurance, facilitating escalations and feedback-loop.
Qualifications And Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or accounting preferred or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar Compliance diploma or accreditation.
* At least 2+ years' experience in transaction monitoring for financial crimes, particularly regarding domestic and international payment activities, preferably gained at a large broker or other financial institution with a European client base or an EU regulator.
* Experience identifying red flags/typologies associated with financial crimes; experience using SQL (or similar) to query relevant activity is advantageous.
* Good knowledge of local regulations and European Directives in connection with documenting risk-based decisions and conclusions regarding potentially suspicious activity.
* Proven analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and direct experience escalating high-risk issues to management.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work in a small team as well as independently.