AML/ KYC Operations Analyst (6 months Contract)

About the role

This is a 6-month contract opportunity with potential for renewal, supporting day-to-day AML operations and compliance activities within a financial services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Review and screen customer, policy and transaction records through designated systems
• Monitor and assess alerts generated from AML and sanctions screening tools
• Review cases and determine approval or rejection based on established guidelines
• Escalate high-risk, suspicious or exception cases for further review
• Ensure cases are completed accurately and within the required service levels
• Maintain proper documentation of case reviews and decisions
• Follow AML, compliance and operational procedures to meet regulatory requirements
• Support periodic reviews, data validation and quality assurance activities
• Work with internal stakeholders to resolve case-related queries and obtain the necessary information

About you

• Minimum 1 year of experience in AML/KYC, Compliance, Banking Operations, Insurance Operations, Financial Services or related areas

• Background in banking, insurance, financial services, compliance, risk or operations

• Familiarity with AML monitoring and case management systems

• Comfortable reviewing cases, assessing information and making decisions based on established guidelines

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies, exceptions and potential risks

• Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot is an added advantage