Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Job Description
Role Title:
Transaction Monitoring Analyst
Role location:
Singapore Based
How will I help?
The Transaction Monitoring Team supports the day to day management of Singapore and China alerts that relate to customer profile and transactional behaviour.
As a Transaction Monitoring Analyst, you will be responsible for performing alerts review and escalation to the Financial Crime Compliance Manager. This will require you to ensure that the alert processing SLAs are met, and quality and accuracy of the investigations are upheld. You will play a crucial role in ensuring alert investigations using global standard policies, procedures, and tools, aimed at meeting internal policies and external regulatory requirements. You will also work closely with various stakeholders such as the Front Office, Financial Crime Compliance Team, Sanctions Officer Group, WIB Specialist Team and Operations Teams.
You will also:
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Manage alerts with respect to Politically Exposed Person (PEP), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), Adverse Media, Sanctions, Custom list.
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Investigate and assess alerts raised within the enterprise-wide compliance program to identify potential Money Laundering, potential Terrorism Financing activities, or other suspicious activities.
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Investigate customer profiles identified as potentially high risk to determine the risk and escalate adhering to the process and procedures.
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Manage close interaction between Front Office, Financial Crime Compliance Team, Sanctions Officer Group, WIB Specialist Team and Operations Teams to ensure seamless communication and consistency.
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Manage and participate in other non-core tasks such as Management Information reporting, system testing, enhancing policies and procedures, and any projects/tasks as assigned by the Manager.
What’s in it for me?
The Transaction Monitoring Analyst will be critical in ensuring alert investigations using global standard policies, procedures, and tools.
You will have access to a comprehensive range of Westpac benefits including flexibility and various leave entitlements.
What do I need?
Experience And Knowledge
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2-3 years of experience in Transaction Monitoring;
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Good knowledge of anti-money laundering legislation and regulation;
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Strong understanding of Transaction Monitoring including name screening and understanding of funds flow with respect to Trade Finance, Financial Markets, Commodities, Corporate and Institutional Banking;
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Banking industry knowledge in Operations;
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Experience of Asian Markets (Singapore, China);
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Candidate with ACAMS Certification or International Compliance Association Diploma is an advantage.
Personal Attributes And Other Skills
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Control focused mind set and good understanding of regulatory and reputation risks
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Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
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Able to work under pressure
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Able to forge strong relationships with colleagues
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Able to work independently and yet still be team-oriented
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Be proactive, self-motivated and detailed oriented
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Organizational skills that allow role holder to manage a diverse workload but prioritize work flows and ensure deadlines are met
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Able to liaise and partner across internal / external stakeholders of multiple jurisdictions to deliver best customer outcome
What’s it like to work here? 
When you join, you’ll become part of the broader Westpac Group family – where we aim to be a friendly, switched-on team working for a single purpose - Creating Better Futures Together – it’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility.
Within the Westpac Group, you will be part of the Institutional Banking division, where our vision is to be a high performing and innovative institutional bank, committed to enabling the growth of our global clients, our economy, and delivering sustainable shareholder returns.
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