Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Prevention

Global AML Standards and Obligations

• Interpret FATF recommendations and jurisdictional AML/CFT laws.
• Align policies with customer due diligence and sanctions screening.
• Implement ongoing monitoring and periodic review requirements.
• Coordinate with regulators on remediation and thematic findings.

Designing AML Compliance Frameworks

• Develop risk-based AML programmes and governance structures.
• Define customer risk-rating, triggers, and enhanced due diligence.
• Integrate KYC, screening, and transaction monitoring effectively.
• Measure programme performance with credible metrics and testing.

Suspicious Activity Monitoring and Detection

• Configure scenarios and typologies relevant to products and channels.
• Use analytics to detect unusual behaviour and linked networks.
• Operate alert triage, case management, and escalation pathways.
• Maintain documentation to support SAR/STR quality and timeliness.

Enhanced Due Diligence and KYC Practices

• Perform EDD for high-risk customers, PEPs, and complex structures.
• Verify beneficial ownership with reliable sources and attestations.
• Assess geographic, product, and delivery channel risks holistically.
• Review files periodically with risk-based frequency and scope.

Investigations, Reporting, and Law Enforcement Liaison

• Conduct investigations aligned with legal privilege and confidentiality.
• Draft high-quality reports for SAR/STR submissions and follow-up.
• Coordinate with FIUs, regulators, and law enforcement agencies.
• Capture lessons learned to refine AML controls and training.