Financial Crime Prevention Analyst - Payments Industry

On Behalf of our client, Manpower Malta is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst, who will support the Financial Crime Prevention Department by investigating alerts from the transaction monitoring system and assisting with activities related to Suspicious Activity Reporting, PEPs, and Sanctions. The role involves close collaboration with senior compliance stakeholders and participation in compliance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts to identify potential money laundering or terrorist financing activities.
• Review and assess internal suspicious activity and transaction reports.
• Assist in drafting SARs/STRs for submission to regulatory authorities.
• Support the development and implementation of financial crime prevention policies and controls.
• Respond to information requests from regulators, law enforcement, and correspondent banks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of investigations for audit and compliance purposes.
• Prepare departmental reports and contribute to procedure updates.
• Collaborate with other teams to resolve financial crime-related queries.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field (Level 6 or higher) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role; 3+ years considered if no formal qualification.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, STR/SAR processes, and transaction monitoring.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with sound judgment.