Analyst AML

As the Analyst, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance for our Japan business, you will evaluate controls, provide analytical support, and recommendations to internal stakeholders in relation to regulatory and internal policy requirements on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, and applicable Japan regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Evaluating controls both internally and with our agent partners through analysis
• Providing analytical support and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Conducting research and analysis of complex, critical issues concerning the patterns and trends associated with money laundering and any other potential risks related to Western Union transactions
• Preparing regulatory reporting as required
• Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, customer activity patterns, and identified red flags in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Utilizing a wide variety of research tools including data analysis systems and predetermined analysis criteria
• Preparing regulatory reporting, analytical reports and statistical summaries
• Processing Large Principal Money Transfer (LPMT) approvals
• Handling customer complaints under the guidance of the Compliance Officer or Operations Manager
• Responding to requests for legal documentation and transaction records from agents, law enforcement and authorities in connection with criminal investigations