Senior Monitoring Analyst / AML& Compliance

The Moorwand team is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Transaction Monitoring
Analyst to spearhead efforts in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating suspicious financial activities, including those linked to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. This critical role is at the forefront of ensuring Moorwand's adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements, and other relevant legal standards.

As a Senior Transaction Monitoring Analyst, you will leverage your expertise to conduct proactive monitoring and in-depth investigations of transactional activities, playing a vital role in mitigating regulatory risks, protecting the organization's reputation, and reducing exposure to financial losses from illicit activities.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with a dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to excellence in financial crime prevention.

Job Description:

• Oversee and enhance the transaction monitoring process, ensuring timely and accurate identification of suspicious activities and potential financial crimes in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of transaction patterns and account activities, applying advanced analytical techniques to detect and mitigate potential risks related to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes.
• Utilize and manage fraud detection and transaction monitoring tools effectively, ensuring these systems are optimized for accurate detection and reporting of suspicious activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) regulations, as well as industry best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and adjust processes accordingly.
• Lead and conduct detailed investigations into flagged transactions, preparing comprehensive reports and documentation to support decision-making and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies when necessary.
• Respond to and manage high-priority alerts and incidents related to suspicious activities,ensuring timely resolution and documentation in accordance with institutional protocols.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ of experience in transaction monitoring, financial crime investigations, or compliance in the financial services industry.
• Experience with regulatory requirements related to anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and sanctions screening.
• Deep understanding of AML/CTF regulations, typologies, and best practices (e.g., FinCEN, FATF, EU AMLD).
• Ability to assess large volumes of transaction data to identify unusual activity.
• Strong decision-making skills to determine if a case requires escalation or further action
• Capable of independently resolving complex cases and implementing solutions for process improvements.
• Strong ability to draft clear and concise Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or equivalent regulatory filings.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex datasets using tools such as Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, and data visualization), SQL (for writing queries and manipulating data), and familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau.

The Company is offering:

• Official contract according to MD Legislation;
• Benefits of the IT Park according to IT Park Legislation;
• Office in the center of Chisinau with all the facilities and relaxing areas;
• Full paid training;
• Paid lunch or compensation;
• Fruits, coffee machine, and regular team buildings;
• Flexible working hours and other benefits;
• International work experience and environment.

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV at the following e-mail address: HR@moorwand.com.

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