Senior Analyst, AML Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior analyst, AML position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular feedback to managers and more senior colleagues with regard to Transfer Agency Anti Money Laundering.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Possesses knowledge of Risk/Audit/Compliance competencies
• Strong process facilitation, program management and project management skills
• Extensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends
• Extensive knowledge of AML / BSA, OFAC, and FinCEN-related laws/regulations
• Proficient computer skills, Share Point, especially Microsoft Office applications (Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Knowledge of retail/commercial financial products/services
• CAMS designation is an asset
• Governance - Policy & Procedures & Training - Design & Development

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior analyst, AML position.

Previously, I was responsible for anti Money Laundering (AML) subject matter expertise to investigations/operational staff.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Analyzing client documentation
• Planning and scheduling work to meet regulatory requirements
• Identifying and applying appropriate client monitoring procedures and tests
• Investigating client issues and irregularities
• Applicants should exhibit strong investigative, analytical, and writing skills
• Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, judgment and attention to detail
• Adept at analyzing and communicating market information
• Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Certification (CAMS) preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of senior analyst, AML. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for comprehensive training and guidance to Anti Money Laundering Analyst on the identification/investigation/ review of suspicious transactions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• KRI & Reporting
• Event escalation
• Thorough knowledge of AML related regulations and Bank policies and procedures to ensure comprehensive compliance
• Familiar with the following programs F2R, World Check, SCION, Client Connect, and Windows applications
• Previous AML experience will be a strong asset
• Fluency in English (oral/written)
• CAMS and or CFCS designation is beneficial
• Solid AML/BSA knowledge

I would like to submit my application for the senior analyst, AML opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for other support to the Global Chief Anti-money laundering officer with respect: to the assessment and execution of centralized policy, standards and guidance; and.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• In-depth research and analysis skills of complex and critical data
• Financial services companies business in retail banking, small business banking, commercial, institutional, trading, private banking
• Statistical software packages such as SAS, SPSS, R
• Large databases for data manipulation and data queries, SQL
• Prior experience with bank investigations specifically with anti-money laundering
• Exposure to operating accounts for commercial banking, real estate and joint venture clients
• CDD, EDD, Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”), Sanctions and other KYC policies and procedures
• Concepts, practices and procedures of the securities industry and/or banking compliance reviews

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the senior analyst, AML position.

Previously, I was responsible for support in meeting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements for Existing Client's;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements relating to sanctions, money laundering and terrorism financing
• Constantly keeping abreast of developments in Sanctions, ML/TF Risk typologies, measures and risk management
• Skills in creating appropriate analysis and specialized reporting
• Prepare daily changes to internal AML watchlists based on defined rules and maintain documentation on approvals as well verification
• Ensure that daily changes are accurately implemented in respective AML screening systems and resolve any data issues in case of failures
• Work with other AML teams and internal audit to achieve committed management action plans or develop alternative solutions to resolve audit or inspection observations
• Maintain knowledgebase and provide advice to AML Policy, CDD, and Business Compliance teams with respect to existing configuration of watchlists and preparation of new lists to meet various screening objectives
• Contribute in streamlining daily watchlist preparation for two systems and ensure changes are clearly communicated to business units and other teams in a timely manner