Financial Crime Analyst - Dublin

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with our clients to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

AMS are looking for a number of Financial Crime Analysts for a 4 Month Day Rate Contract based in Dublin. Please note this will be an office based role, Monday - Friday.

Job Description - The Role

The Financial Crime Analyst will be responsible for conducting sanctions, look-back reviews on users, transactions, payments, and associated entities. This role involves analysing historical data to identify potential sanctions violations and compliance risks. Analysts will document findings in line with internal policies, ensuring adherence to global sanctions frameworks.

What you'll do:

• Complete an intensive training programme on sanctions regulations, investigative methodologies, and the supporting systems and technology used in the look-back review. This mandatory training will equip analysts with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct effective case reviews.
• Conduct retrospective reviews of transactions, payments, and user activity to identify potential sanctions exposure.
• Analyse and assess alerts generated from sanctions screening tools, determining the legitimacy of flagged transactions.
• Document findings in the case management system with clear, well-supported rationales.
• Escalate potential sanctions violations to senior analysts and compliance teams as per internal protocols.
• Ensure compliance with global sanctions regulations, including OFAC, EU, UK, and UN regimes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide timely and accurate reporting of flagged activities.

The skills you'll need:

• Experience in financial crime investigations, sanctions screening, or transaction monitoring.
• Proficiency in using case management systems and transaction monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to reviewing and documenting findings.
  Competency in Excel and data analysis for identifying trends and anomalies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

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