AML/CFT Officer

Job Purpose

To ensure a robust and consistent application of AML/CFT Sanction Screening process according to the AML/CFT policies and related procedure through reviewing and determining name matches against sanctioned entities, countries, adverse media, and Politically Exposed Persons.

Location

• Head Office (1 post)

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Build and maintain awareness of the broader context and implications of various types of sanctions.
• Apply the process for handling sanction alerts from wire payments, end‑of‑day customer screening.
• Review sanction hits and other alerts, conduct research as required, and document results in the sanction screening system.
• Create manual alerts in the Coral System for true alerts.
• Document findings in a clear and precise manner and attach all relevant supporting documents.
• Apply appropriate measures, escalate, and take necessary actions for true alerts.
• Apply mitigation measures when needed and inform management when such measures are taken.
• Request and follow up on additional information from business lines.
• Promptly escalate critical cases to management.
• Provide feedback on alert rule effectiveness and collaborate with line manager and analysts to design new rules.
• Update internal lists and ensure correct information is inputted before uploading them into relevant AML/CFT systems.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance & Banking, Law, or other related fields;
• One year of professional experiences in banking and finance industry preferably in compliance, risk, and internal or external audit;
• Basic understanding of AML and CFT;
• Good analytical skill, and logical thinking
• Good command in Khmer and English;
• Good computer skills;
• Effective teamwork, communication and presentation skills;
• Good math skills and ability to spot numerical errors;
• Strong dedication to accuracy and efficiency.