Senior AML Analyst

Senior AML Compliance Analyst

We are looking for a Senior AML Compliance Analyst to join a leading financial services company in Tokyo. This role is crucial for developing and managing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs to ensure compliance with financial crime regulations, including Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), sanctions, and anti-corruption.


Responsibilities

• - Keep up with regulatory changes and help the business adjust as needed.
• - Act as a compliance expert, working with global teams to meet compliance goals.
• - Create and update compliance policies, procedures, and training to meet local laws.
• - Review and investigate suspicious activities, ensure effective monitoring, and prepare reports.
• - Manage sanction and PEP alerts independently, ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in compliance, legal, audit, or financial crime investigation with a focus on AML/CFT in Japan.
• - 3-5 years of relevant experience in the financial services or payment industry.
• - Strong understanding of Japanese AML regulations and controls.
• - Excellent communication skills in Japanese (native level) and English (business level).
• - Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar certification is a plus.