Transaction Monitoring Analyst

What you'll do: As a Transaction Monitoring Analyst, you will play a vital role within the Financial Crime Compliance team by conducting detailed reviews of transaction alerts generated by sophisticated monitoring systems. Review system-generated alerts for potentially suspicious transactions with careful attention to detail, ensuring all relevant information is considered before making decisions. Conduct thorough end-to-end investigations by gathering customer profiles, transactional data, and other pertinent information to assess risk accurately. Analyse transaction patterns and behaviours to identify indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or other financial crimes. Determine whether alerts should be escalated for further review or closed with clear rationale based on investigative findings. Prepare comprehensive documentation of investigation outcomes, ensuring clarity and adherence to internal procedures as well as regulatory expectations. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as compliance officers, risk managers, and operational teams to support ongoing monitoring efforts and risk assessments. Recommend enhancements or changes to transaction monitoring rules in response to emerging threats or trends identified during investigations. Ensure timely completion of all assigned alerts, investigations, and related tasks in order to meet both regulatory requirements and internal deadlines. Assist with monthly reporting activities for various committees by providing accurate summaries of investigation results and key findings. What you bring: The ideal candidate for the Transaction Monitoring Analyst position brings hands‑on experience in reviewing transaction alerts within a regulated financial environment. Your proven experience in transaction monitoring or financial crime investigations within banking or financial services will enable you to quickly adapt to complex cases. Your familiarity with Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) regulations and Counter‑Terrorist Financing (CTF) requirements ensures you can navigate compliance challenges effectively. Your ability to analyse large volumes of transactional data with precision allows you to identify subtle patterns indicative of suspicious activity. Your strong written communication skills empower you to document investigation findings clearly and concisely for both internal records and regulatory reporting purposes. Your collaborative approach enables you to work constructively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across multiple departments. Your commitment to meeting deadlines demonstrates reliability when handling time‑sensitive alerts and investigations. Your keen attention to detail helps maintain high standards of accuracy throughout all aspects of your work. Your willingness to recommend process improvements shows initiative in enhancing monitoring effectiveness as new risks arise. Your understanding of customer due diligence principles supports robust risk assessment during investigations. What sets this company apart: This organisation stands out as one of Singapore’s most trusted financial institutions thanks to its unwavering commitment towards upholding ethical standards and protecting customers from financial crime. Employees benefit from being part of a collaborative culture where teamwork is valued above all else; knowledge sharing is actively encouraged so everyone can grow together professionally. What's next: If you are ready to take your career in financial crime compliance further while making a real difference within an inclusive team environment, this is your chance—apply now Apply today by clicking on the link provided below. Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted. Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd ROC No.: E | EA Licence No.: 03C5451 EA Registration No.: R ShiHua Goh #J-18808-Ljbffr