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IntelliProTransaction Monitoring (TM) Analyst (Long-term Contract)
IntelliPro seeks a Transaction Monitoring Analyst for a contract opportunity supporting the Risk and AML Compliance division of a worldwide digital payments business. This role involves…
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IntelliPro seeks a Transaction Monitoring Analyst for a contract opportunity supporting the Risk and AML Compliance division of a worldwide digital payments business. This role involves examining transaction monitoring alerts spanning both domestic and international markets, evaluating customer behavior, identifying potential financial crime risks, and forwarding cases appropriately. The chosen candidate will collaborate alongside data analytics, business development, risk technology, and seller support divisions to enhance alert evaluation standards and…
Job Description
IntelliPro seeks a Transaction Monitoring Analyst for a contract opportunity supporting the Risk and AML Compliance division of a worldwide digital payments business. This role involves examining transaction monitoring alerts spanning both domestic and international markets, evaluating customer behavior, identifying potential financial crime risks, and forwarding cases appropriately.
The chosen candidate will collaborate alongside data analytics, business development, risk technology, and seller support divisions to enhance alert evaluation standards and transaction monitoring procedures. Duties include conducting investigations following internal guidelines, service level agreements, and anti-money laundering regulations, as well as studying customer profiles and transaction trends to determine if behavior aligns with expectations.
Additionally, the analyst will document investigative findings, formulate case narratives for internal escalation, and utilize customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions, and politically exposed person information. The position requires maintaining precise records, safeguarding sensitive data, and communicating clearly across teams.
Responsibilities
- Investigate and review transaction monitoring alerts based on established internal protocols, service level agreements, and anti-money laundering rules
- Evaluate transaction history, account details, and customer profiles to assess whether activity matches anticipated behavior
- Spot potential risks, unusual activity, and warning signs requiring deeper analysis
- Maintain clear documentation of investigative procedures, evidence, conclusions, and reasoning
- Forward high-risk or potentially suspicious cases to the appropriate internal groups
- Draft investigative narratives and case summaries for escalation and suspicious activity report reviews
- Apply sanctions, politically exposed person data, and due diligence information during evaluations
- Identify process gaps or recurring alert trends and coordinate with analytics and technology teams on enhancements
- Preserve precise case records and manage confidential data according to company policy
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of professional background in risk operations, financial crime, or anti-money laundering
- Demonstrated capability to analyze transactions, spot warning signs, document results, and escalate suspicious behavior
- Familiarity with anti-money laundering typologies, investigation workflows, and industry standards
- Working knowledge of sanctions screening, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and know-your-customer or know-your-business practices
- Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, and the capacity to handle caseloads under strict deadlines
- Proficiency in working autonomously and collaborating effectively across teams with clear communication skills
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English
Qualifications
- Direct background in investigating or reviewing transaction monitoring alerts
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese
- Background working in financial services, e-commerce, money services businesses, or the payments industry
- Bachelor or advanced degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist credential or active progress toward obtaining it
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Where is this job located?
The posting lists the work location as Sunnyvale, California or New York, New York, with a hybrid setup.
What type of employment is this?
This position is offered as a contract assignment.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have at least two years of experience in anti-money laundering, risk operations, or financial crime, with direct transaction monitoring investigation experience strongly preferred.
Is salary information provided in the posting?
No, the compensation details are not stated in the source posting.
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