Aml-Ft Analyst

Summary

Join CloudWalk's Compliance Team as a highly skilled AML Analyst. You will play a crucial role in overseeing AML rules and regulations, monitoring for suspicious activities, and developing new AML rules. This hands-on position requires strong data analysis skills, AML/CTF expertise, and excellent communication. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, contributing to risk assessment, compliance strategy, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in financial services, preferably fintech, and a passion for new technologies. CloudWalk offers a fully remote and distributed work environment.

Requirements

• Strong experience in managing and analyzing large volumes of data from diverse sources
• Solid background in AML/CTF operations, with specific experience in Monitoring, KYC/CDD, KYE, and KYP practices within the fintech sector or related industries
• Fluent in English with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, attentive to detail and the capacity to work under pressure
• Fundamental understanding of prompt engineering: showcasing an ability to effectively interact with and utilize AI technologies

Responsibilities

• Continuously update and improve AML protocols related to product offerings and customer interactions, including Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Employee (KYE), and Know Your Supplier (KYS) processes
• Focus intensively on AML monitoring to identify and analyze patterns of financial crime and suspicious activities using advanced anomaly detection techniques
• Participate in comprehensive studies to craft and refine new AML rules, enhancing the effectiveness of our control mechanisms and procedural frameworks
• Execute thorough AML monitoring by analyzing transaction histories, understanding client relationships, and scrutinizing business characteristics to detect and report suspicious activities
• Ensure compliance by promptly identifying and documenting potential risks and reporting these findings to COAF for further investigation
• Act as a business partner to assist in launching new products, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and are protected against misuse for illegal activities
• Lead cross-functional teams in extracting and analyzing extensive data sets
• Propose and implement new strategies to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
• Manage and update all documentation pertaining to the anti-money laundering program
• Provide mentorship and training to team members to ensure high standards of compliance and analysis are maintained

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with US compliance standards and AML regulations
• Work with data collection, information management, and the development of dashboards using Looker. Experience with other platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, and Metabase is a plus
• Strong understanding of both local and global regulatory requirements, including Registration, Know Your Customer (KYC), and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) protocols
• Utilize appropriate tools and scripts to automate processes and optimize routines within the AML/CFT department
• Utilize AI tools such as ChatGPT and machine learning algorithms to streamline data analysis and decision-making in the AML/CTF department

Benefits

Fully remote and distributed team