Senior Associate - Banking Operations and Transaction Monitoring

Banking Operations Senior Associate Key Responsibilities Handle escalated TM alerts and close cases with final disposition. Draft and finalize STR/SAR reports. Perform customer and transaction analysis across products Identify ML/TF typologies (structuring, layering, TBML, sanctions evasion). Mentor L1/L2 analysts and provide quality oversight. Support scenario tuning and false ‑ positive reduction. Ensure SLA adherence and maintain investigation quality. Required Experience 3–5+ years in Transaction Monitoring investigations. Strong STR/SAR drafting experience. Knowledge of KYC/CDD/EDD and sanctions frameworks. Experience with audits and compliance reviews. Skills & Tools TM Tools: Actimize, Mantas/NICE, SAS AML, Oracle FCCM, FICO, Napier Screening tools: World ‑ Check, Dow Jones, ComplyAdvantage. Analytics: Excel (Advanced), Power BI/Tableau. Strong written communication and analytical skills. Preferred Certifications CAMS, CFE, ICA AML/Compliance (preferred). Attributes Strong decision ‑ making ability. Attention to detail. Ability to interact with regulators. Leadership and mentoring capability. Experience Level Mid Level