AML Analyst - Quality Assurance Testing and Monitoring

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Budapest
Junior
Financial Services
The Role
The AML Analyst in Quality Assurance Testing and Monitoring is responsible for executing compliance testing programs for AML controls, planning and participating in assurance reviews, and validating regulatory issues. The role includes analyzing metrics, producing reports for management, and coordinating follow-ups on remediation actions, employing data analytics to improve compliance activities.
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Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Position

The Assurance Testing and Monitoring team sits within the broader AML team and reports to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). The team is responsible for performing independent testing activities in accordance with applicable IBKR group procedures/policy and UK/EU AML legislation to assess the design and effectiveness of first and second-line AML controls, producing reports on the effectiveness of the controls by analyzing metrics from test samples and validating the appropriateness of remediation actions undertaken to address findings.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and execute compliance testing program for AML controls in the first and second lines of defense.
  • Participate in the planning, execution, and reporting of compliance assurance reviews and regulatory issue validation.
  • Perform qualitative, risk-based testing on the first and second lines of defense by reviewing key control points from a population sample.
  • Produce initial Assurance metrics and findings in accordance with testing procedures.
  • Participate in preliminary discussions with applicable control owners and present initial test findings.
  • Produce reports (including ad hoc) for control owners and senior management based on initial findings and discussions at the direction of the AML Assurance/QA Manager.
  • Develop and prepare corrective action and management information reports for control owners.
  • Conduct timely follow-ups on pending issues to ensure quick resolutions.
  • Participate in the planning, execution and reporting of compliance assurance reviews.
  • Carry out compliance and regulatory issue validation activities in accordance with the Assurance Testing Plan.
  • Assist with developing and enhancing the Assurance Testing Methodologies and Standards for testing, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Utilize innovative compliance testing solutions, including Data Analytics, to add value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities.
  • Following the Assurance Testing Plan, coordinate QA/Testing reviews under the guidance of the AML Assurance/QA Manager and Senior QA/Testing Analyst.
  • Assist in producing and distributing quality assurance review metrics to stakeholders.
  • Update and monitor issues identified for remediation using the various Compliance Tracking Tools.
  • Intermediate knowledge of using Oracle SQL to retrieve, filter, analyze, format, and present information from Oracle databases for testing and exception report monitoring.

Qualifications, Skills & AttributesMinimum qualifications:

  • At least 2+ years’ experience in AML compliance, preferably at a large broker or other financial institution with a European client base or an EU regulator
  • A bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, or accounting or a certified anti-money laundering specialist (CAMS) or similar ICA diploma is preferred.
  • Sound knowledge of European and UK regulations, European Directives and ability to be current on AML developments

Skills and competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work in a small team and independently.
  • Proficiency in the usage of MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Efficient when working with large data sets in Excel or other proprietary databases.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Company Benefits & Perks

  • Discretionary annual bonus (cash and stock)
  • Private healthcare insurance
  • Free recreational pass (AYCM XL package)
  • Daily food allowance in the office
  • Monthly BKK pass
  • Hybrid way of working (2 days home office/week)
  • Modern office in the heart of Budapest with free amenities
  • Great atmosphere with friendly and exceptional colleagues and frequent company outings

*The benefits package will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.

Top Skills

Oracle Sql
The Company
HQ: Greenwich, CT
2,441 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Rated #1 Best Online Broker in 2022 for 5 consecutive years by Barron's.

Interactive Brokers Group (Nasdaq: IBKR) and its predecessor companies have been building trading technology for over 44 years. Interactive Brokers Group’s consolidated equity capital exceeds $10 billion.

Throughout its history, the company’s mission has remained unchanged: Create technology to provide liquidity on better terms. Compete on price, speed, size, diversity of global products and advanced trading tools.

Interactive Brokers LLC is a member of NYSE, FINRA, SIPC. For more information, visit: ibkr.com

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