Manager, AML (Transaction Monitoring)

Job Description

Transaction Monitoring Oversight

• Manage end-to-end TM operations, including alert generation, disposition, escalation and closure
• Ensure monitoring scenarios and thresholds are risk-based and aligned with the institution's risk appetite
• Oversee quality and consistency of alert reviews in line with internal SOP and MAS regulatory requirements
• Oversee timely and accurate filing of STRs originated from transaction monitoring alerts
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and case records

Conduct Alert Investigation for Transaction Monitoring

• Conduct reviews and investigations of suspicious transactions identified through transaction monitoring systems by reviewing alerts generated by the transaction monitoring system
• Conduct detailed investigations by gathering and analyzing relevant data (e.g. KYC, transactional history, customer profiles)
• Identify unusual transaction patterns and assess whether activity is consistent with the customer's profile and expected behavior

Assist HOA with Ad-Hoc AML Projects

• Assist in AML-related projects assigned by Head of AML

Job Requirement

• At least 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Banking industry
• Degree in Law, Accountancy, Economics, Business or equivalent in a recognised tertiary institution
• Holds AML relevant qualifications (e.g. ACAMS) will be an added advantage
• With good command of both English and Mandarin written and conversational language abilities as the role requires direct corresponding and reporting to Head Office in Taiwan