Financial Crime Compliance Analyst

About the role

The bank is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Analyst to support its compliance function across Papua New Guinea. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Crime Compliance, you will help ensure the organisation meets AML, CTF, sanctions, anti‑bribery and tax‑transparency obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and escalate Threshold Transaction Reports (TTR) and International Electronic Funds Transfer Reports (IEFTR) before submission to the Financial Analysis Supervision Unit (FASU).
• Investigate suspicious transactions, draft Suspicious Matter Reports (SMR) and submit them via the FASU Viper Portal within regulatory timeframes.
• Provide subject‑matter advice on SMR matters to the PNG business.
• Conduct enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD) for new and existing clients.
• Respond to FASU section 81 notices and assist with incident management (Juno Matters).
• Perform adverse news screening, maintain internal watchlists, and deliver FCC training as needed.
• Stay up‑to‑date with internal policies, group standards, and PNG AML/CTF legislation.

Required profile

• 1‑2 years experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML or KYC.
• Familiarity with PNG legal and regulatory obligations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly analytical with solid research and investigative abilities.
• Critical thinking and ability to recognise potential risks.
• Professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Required skills

• Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) processes.
• Counter‑Terrorism Financing (CTF) screening.
• Sanctions and Anti‑Bribery & Corruption (ABC) compliance.
• Tax Transparency requirements.
• Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) assessments.
• Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR) preparation and submission.