Analyst, Financial Crime

Responsibilities

• Assess high-risk client profiles using advanced knowledge of global AML regulations, sanctions regimes, and financial crime typologies
• Evaluate complex customer and transaction activity to identify patterns indicating elevated financial crime risk
• Examine transactional activity tools to detect indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions violations
• Investigate alerts and exercise independent judgment to determine if findings warrant escalation or formal reporting
• Prepare investigative reports and recommendations to guide senior management decisions on client onboarding, retention, or exit
• Draft suspicious activity reports (SARs) in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
• Conduct data analysis for AML alert optimization and assist in transaction monitoring scenario development

Requirements

• Degree in criminal justice, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge of global AML, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), and sanctions regulations
• Expertise in forensic analysis and financial crime typologies
• Strong knowledge of KYC, CDD, and EDD practices
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify suspicious activity
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant financial crime or anti-money laundering (AML) certification
• Experience in financial crime compliance, due diligence, investigations, or regulatory roles
• Experience with compliance tools and systems such as Actimize, World Check, or LexisNexis

About the Company

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. With 150,000 colleagues globally, we strive to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We are committed to building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.