Ctdd Associate

**THE COMPANY**:
Our client is leading international bank based in the City.

**THE RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conduct in-depth analysis and investigation of all transactions referred to TMD either through automated system or manual processes from any area within the Bank
- Conduct in-depth analysis and investigation of all system-generated alerts
- Participate in the day to day tasks relating to the banks sanctions systems including checking and maintenance of filter logs, and sanctions screening lists maintenance as directed
- Participate in Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime projects and initiatives as directed
- Take ownership of individual alert cases using appropriate case management tools and techniques to progress in order to meet timescales for alert investigation process
- Assist with transaction monitoring related queries
- Investigate, review and refer where appropriate any transaction monitoring and sanctions related alerts.
- Ensure proper investigation of suspicious transactions or money laundering alerts
- Obtain documentary evidence of all investigations and ensure effective record keeping
- Obtain documentary evidence of suspicious transactions and ensure effective record keeping of identification, and escalation as appropriate in line with departmental procedures
- Adhering to the banks policies and procedures
- Actively promoting and maintaining good relationships with all clients and counter parties, representing the bank in a professional and positive manner
- Ensure all issues and escalations are resolved in a timely and efficient manner in line with the banks policies and procedures
- Assist with development and training in transaction monitoring especially on identification and reporting of suspicious transactions for new staff
- Carry out monthly, quarterly, or as and when needed reconciliation of the banks sanctions screening lists as directed
- Assist with the preparation of and distribution of Management Information Reporting

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**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:

- Must have trade finance, screening and TM experience please.
- Knowledge of the UK anti-money laundering and financial crime regulatory framework
- Ability to research, investigate and analyse
- Ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Minimum one years’ experience in Transaction Monitoring and/or Compliance
- Minimum two years at an Associate L1 with good product and business knowledge to be considered for L2
- Experience in Trade Services and/or Banking Services and/or Operations desirable

For further information please contact Hannah Tabatabai