Responsibilities
- Develop and implement AML and sanctions compliance programs tailored to clients' specific needs and regulatory requirements
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential money laundering and sanctions risks within clients' operations and provide recommendations for mitigation
- Review and enhance existing AML and sanctions policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices
- Advise clients on the design and implementation of transaction monitoring and screening systems to detect and report suspicious activities and sanctioned entities
- Provide training and guidance to clients' employees on AML and sanctions-related topics, including identification of red flags, reporting obligations, and internal reporting mechanisms
- Conduct investigations and due diligence on high-risk clients or transactions to evaluate potential AML and sanctions violations
- Stay up to date with the latest AML and sanctions regulations, industry trends, and emerging risks, and proactively advise clients on necessary adjustments to their compliance programs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, risk management, and technology, to ensure effective integration of AML and sanctions controls across the organization
Prepare and present reports and recommendations to clients' senior management and regulatory authorities, as needed