MISSION/CORE PURPOSE

The Analyst, Anti-money laundering (AML) basically investigates, monitors, and manages suspicious financial activities. The Analyst primarily ensures that all AML requirements are strictly followed, institutes the requisite control environment and to prevent regulatory compliance issues from governing bodies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Performance Area:

Strategic Intent:

• Promote and enable the embedment of a culture of AML compliance culture & strong control environment throughout the organization.
• Support AML- CFT and sanctions activities through the formation of an AML- CFT and sanctions network of business and functional representatives in country; and
• Support efforts to position Lonestar Cell MTN Mobile Money Inc.as an industry leader in the eyes of regulators and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the comprehensive investigation of potential suspicious money laundering activity and/or escalated alerts (this will involve the use of tools that will include investigating internal systems, internet searches, proprietary and third-party databases);
• Assist in handling enquiries from law enforcement/ regulatory authorities in line with AML laws and approved company processes
• Acting as the first point of escalation for the sanctions and transaction monitoring analysts for any queries related to the alert investigation or where financial crime risks that sit outside of the transaction monitoring process (i.e., Sanctions) have been identified.
• Engaging with relevant stakeholders including the client on-boarding team, payments processing and settlements teams, as well as front-office relationship managers etc. as required.
• Preparation of Suspicious Transactions Reports and Currency Transactions Reports for review and subsequent submission to the Financial Intelligence Unit
• Preparation of status reports on transaction monitoring team activities and identified risks/issues for monthly reporting, including trend analyses.
• Investigating non-obvious false positives, true positive hits, and escalating for further review and approval.
• Perform periodic and continuous screening of customers, agents and merchants and their beneficial owners (using internal system) and ensure timely review and screening results.
• Review, and remedial efforts related to daily screening activities; and when necessary, performing analysis and developing a deeper understanding of AML- CFT and Sanctions requirements and implications.
• Monitor customer transactions as part of Risk Based Approach, periodic and event-driven customer KYC reviews, using a variety of tools including internal systems, internet searches, proprietary and third-party databases
• Regularly build reports that showcase the overall health of the business in terms mitigating risks
• Monitor and capture activities that are considered high risks

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Educations:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Legal, Risk or Finance.
• Postgraduate’s Degree in Business, Legal, Risk or Finance (preferred);

Experience:

• 3 Years Financial Services experience (the majority in an AML capacity) either in an external consulting capacity and / or within an internal team at a large financial institution; and
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (“CAMS”), Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Regulatory Compliance Officer (“CRMC”) is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of best practice compliance and governance frameworks, methodologies and emerging practice, compliance monitoring and risk assessments in the context of the Liberian financial services industry
• Previous experience in a Compliance function and dealing with business partners within a compliance context
• Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations surrounding the Telecommunications and Financial Service Providers Industry
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

Important competencies required for the position:

Must be a Role Model of ethical practices by living the MTN Values of : Leadership ; Innovation ; Relationship ; Integrity ; Can Do & adopt the MTN Vital Behaviours of : Complete Candour ; Complete Accountability ; Active Collaboration; Get-It-Done; for others to follow

Knowledge :

• Knowledge and experience of best practice compliance and governance frameworks, methodologies and emerging practice, compliance monitoring and risk assessments in the context of the Liberian financial services industry
• Previous experience in a Compliance function and dealing with business partners within a compliance context
• Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations surrounding the Telecommunications and Compliance Service Providers Industry
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills; and
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Strong computer literacy is essential, particularly across all Microsoft Office package
• Strong English competency
• Ability to establish partnerships and to manage animation teams
• Very good knowledge and presentation skills using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and other relevant software (for the purpose of producing reports to Senior Management and Partners)

Skills /Other Competencies :

• Proven commercial ability and results driven
• Learning and self-development
• Business analysis with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Appetite for innovation and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to think outside of the norm and present new ways of getting things done (innovation) and Proven track record of being a team player.
• Negotiation skills and influencing skills
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and thoroughness / accuracy in work
• Good oral and written communication skills, able to communicate / interact effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, multi-task, and coordinate various activities simultaneously
• Strong people/teamwork skills, yet able to work independently
• Ability to adapt positively to an ever-changing environment

BehavioralQualities:

• Analytical Thinker and Problem Solver
• Operational Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion
• Supportive People Manager and Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever and Operationally Astute
• Passion for e/m-commerce and mobile business

Send your application to: hrvacancy.lr@mtn.com or apply through the system below.