Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a AML Transaction Monitoring Business Analyst for a 6 month contract based in London (hybrid - 2/3 days in the office).

Purpose of the Role:

The AML Surveillance Team is specifically responsible for ensuring that the London business implements and maintains a compliant and effective systems and control framework for AML Transaction Monitoring and Name Screening covering Global Markets, Capital Markets, Correspondent Banking and BP2S. You will be supporting the line manager, Head of Financial Security AML Surveillance and working closely with established AML Surveillance Team based in London.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a AML Transaction Monitoring Business Analyst you will be responsible for:

• Leading and/or supporting the delivery of projects evaluating and improving the AML Surveillance (or Transaction Monitoring) framework.
• Identifying and securing time with and obtaining information from a range of stakeholders.
• Structuring work streams and delivery plans.
• Performing and documenting analysis and findings, including identification of issues and suggestions of enhancements.
• Designing and delivering a range of artefacts to a high standard, adapting to feedback, and obtaining sign-off.
• The identification, analysis, reporting and tracking of risks and issues.
• Status reporting.

What we require from the candidate:

• Working in a financial crime prevention environment (must have).
• Working with AML Transaction Monitoring systems.
• The functionality of AML applications, scenarios, thresholds, and other configuration, and of the common challenges with implementing and maintaining effective systems.
• Technology governance, change and management.
• AML data - its sources, lineage, governance, and controls.
• An ability to handle and interpret AML data (ie, spreadsheets, Power BI).

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.