AML & Sanctions Analyst

We are looking for an experienced financial crime analyst to join our Customer Verification - AML & Sanctions Team. You will develop and grow your experience in AML/CFT, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and financial crime investigations. Benefits Grow your career in Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention Enjoy staff banking benefits and discounts on everyday essentials Based in Lower Hutt or Hastings with hybrid work arrangements Responsibilities Investigate transaction monitoring alerts for suspicious activity and write clear justifications for decision making. Write and submit suspicious activity reports and provide recommendations for follow up actions. Review international payments for potential Sanctions matches and take appropriate action where necessary. Work as a team to maintain important SLAs ensuring Kiwibank remains compliant with AML/CFT and Sanctions legislations. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies, including the NZ Police Financial Intelligence Unit. Qualifications Previous experience working in an AML/CFT, Sanctions, financial crime, compliance, or transaction monitoring role within a banking or financial services environment. Strong knowledge of AML/CFT or Sanctions legislations and financial crime typologies. Experience preparing Suspicious Activity Reports and managing investigations. High attention to detail, excellent analytical, research, and written communication skills. The ability to interpret legislative requirements and translate them into practical business processes. A continuous improvement mindset and experience contributing to process enhancement initiatives. Proven relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr