AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Skills

About the Role

You will monitor merchant activity to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior using internal tools and external data sources. You will investigate suspicious merchant accounts and transactions, escalating cases as necessary. You will create, tune, and calibrate fraud detection rules and scoring models to improve accuracy and reduce false positives. You will conduct in-depth root cause analysis on confirmed fraud cases to identify emerging trends and recommend preventive measures. You will perform Global AML Transaction Monitoring investigations to detect potential money laundering activities and escalate cases in accordance with compliance protocols. You will document investigation findings and case outcomes to ensure auditability and compliance with regulatory requirements, and stay current on industry trends, fraud schemes, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years of experience in merchant risk, transaction monitoring, or a similar investigative role
• Working knowledge of AML regulations and experience performing AML TM investigations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify anomalies
• Familiarity with fraud detection tools, payment processors, and merchant monitoring systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of global payment networks and e-commerce ecosystems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Responsibilities

• Monitor merchant activity to detect and prevent fraudulent behavior using internal tools and external data sources
• Investigate suspicious merchant accounts and transactions, escalating cases as necessary
• Create, tune, and calibrate fraud detection rules and scoring models to improve accuracy and reduce false positives
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis on confirmed fraud cases to identify emerging trends and recommend preventive measures
• Perform Global AML Transaction Monitoring investigations to detect potential money laundering activities and escalate cases in accordance with compliance protocols
• Document investigation findings and case outcomes to ensure auditability and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Stay current on industry trends, fraud schemes, regulatory changes, and best practices