Job Description :
Position:- AFC Analyst (Anti Financial Crime)
Duration:- 12 months contract
Location:- NY-remote to start but need to be onsite in NYC
Interview :- Telephonic/Skype

Description:
The candidate will focus on clients Americas AML Program ensuring that the Program adheres laws, regulations and regulatory expectations in addressing AFC risks.
Critical responsibilities include daily execution of testing of the AML Program relating to the pre-determined scope.

Participation in Anti Financial Crime SWAT Team Review responsible for testing specific aspects of the AML Program.
Assist in the execution of a “deep dive” of control design and operating effectiveness of the AML Program.
Liaise documentation and meeting requests with relevant management / stakeholders, in order to executive against test scripts and delivery timelines.
Create and maintain testing documentation supporting testing results.
Proactively identifying potential weaknesses impacting the AML Program for the Americas.
Provide timely status of testing against deliverable timelines.

Responsibilities:
Participate in a SWAT Team Review of areas within scope.
Assist in the sample selection of the area of review within the scope.
Develop and maintain a testing spreadsheet identifying all required attributes as evidenced in the Policies and Procedures such as the AML Policy or KYC Policy.
Create a workpaper to support testing results with observations / weaknesses noted.
Draft observations / findings noted during testing for inclusion in the final SWAT Review Report.
Communicate and escalate concerns to the SWAT Review Lead, as required.
Liaise with Management to ensure accuracy of any and all observations / weaknesses identified.
Confirm that for weaknesses identified there are no findings (regulatory, audit or SIIs) recorded for the same weakness.
Participate in SWAT team meetings to understand the scope, testing and downstream impact of observations / weaknesses noted.
Promote an inclusive culture of collaboration to drive enhanced quality of testing results and timely identification of weaknesses.

Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
1-5 years of AFC, Testing/Audit/Exam Management, or relevant experience.
Highly professional demeanor with excellent communication skills (verbal and written
Basic knowledge of applicable AFC laws and regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act.
Ability to deliver timely and quality execution in a fast-paced and highly-pressured environment.
Detail oriented and organized, as well as proactive in follow up on observations / weaknesses noted.
Flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines, when necessary.
             

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