Trainee - Anti-Money Laundering (6-months contract)

The Trainee - AML is primarily responsible to assist the AML Team.

The Trainee - AML is primarily responsible to assist the AML Team in various areas including monitoring, investigating, and resolving alerts to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies and all in accordance with timely implementation of the AML Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide assistance /support to the MLRO, Deputy MLRO, AML Coordinator or and AML Officer in the Alert monitoring.
• Review and analyse AML alert generated by the transaction monitoring system to identify suspicious activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of alerts reviews, findings, and follow-up actions.
• Assist in preparing AML Reports regarding suspicions.
• Conduct searches for negative news, legal issues, and adverse media related to customers.
• Report verified adverse media findings to AML Officer or AML Coordinator.

 PREREQUISITES:

• Having a University Degree in Law or any related field, such as Finance or Business Administration.

SKILLS:

• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Analytical, proactive and solution oriented.
• Knowledge of Banking Operations
• Strong technical knowledge of banking and/or financial services.
• Conversant with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Extensive knowledge of compliance and regulatory concepts, practices and methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of risk management principles and practices.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and discipline in the workplace.
• Respect workplace rules, confidentiality, and professional boundaries.