Transaction Monitoring VP

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President – Transaction Monitoring Deputy to join our EMEA Financial Crime Compliance team. This role is located in Manchester – hybrid (4 days in office per week).

The role supports anti-money laundering (AML) programme, with a focus on transaction monitoring and investigations.

Responsibilities

Transaction Monitoring

• Act as supervisory reviewer in respect of investigations undertaken by the Transaction Monitoring Team.
• Oversee the management of alerts, including sign off, to confirm that a thorough investigation has been completed in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure the documentation of alert investigation follows corporate policy and all necessary processes and controls.
• Escalate issues and concerns to the EMEA Head of Transaction Monitoring and coordinate any necessary action with MLRO’s
• Initiate and contribute to process improvement activities.
• Generate agreed statistical data for Senior Management in respect of activities undertaken. Develop and enhance MI as required.
• Develop and maintain relevant policies and departmental procedures, including appropriate controls. Liaise with Global team to input into the global procedures and standard

Suspicious Activity Reporting

• Ensure the timely filing of Incidents Reports
• Support the suspicious activity reporting process, assessing investigation recommendations and drafting SARs, as required
• Support automation and the use of technology, including AI, to improve efficiency and outcomes

Technical Skills, Knowledge, Systems Knowledge

• Previous experience as a team lead or supervisor, experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Transaction Monitoring
• Knowledge of payments / funds transfers and industry payment platforms
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability and attention to detail;
• Experience with AML transaction surveillance systems (either automated or manual) preferred