AML Analyst at PiggyTech Global Limited ("PiggyVest”)

As an AML Analyst, you will monitor and analyze financial transactions to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Investigations: Conduct end-to-end investigations of unusual customer activity using a risk-based approach to identify, mitigate, and escalate risks related to suspected money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferating financing, or other concerns such as sanctions violations and corruption.
• Transaction Monitoring: Conduct transaction monitoring to assess potential suspicious transactions on customers’ accounts and report any suspicious transactions or activities in an efficient and timely manner.
• Alerts and Flags: Review alerts and flags generated from the transaction monitoring tools and make recommendations to the Senior Compliance Officer.
• AML Compliance Training: Assist with anti-money laundering compliance training on identifying suspicious activity.
• Regulatory Changes: Stay updated on regulatory changes and contribute to developing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams to enhance AML policies and procedures and improve the rules used for transaction monitoring based on current typologies or emerging trends.
• NIG SAC List: Keep to date with the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIG SAC) sanction list and advisories.
• Other Responsibilities: Any other responsibility as may be required by the Senior Compliance Officer, COO or other members of the management team.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficient in the use of AML software and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.