Investigations Senior Associate

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Job Description Review and follow up on suspicious cases escalated by the Financial Operations Monitoring Team, Liaison Officers, branch departments, and other bank units. Conduct assessments and investigations of suspicious cases in accordance with approved investigation procedures and methodologies. Maintain records of suspicious cases that do not meet the reporting threshold, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with internal requirements. Review and monitor customers flagged within the Siron AML system and assess associated risks and activities. Contribute to the preparation of quarterly reports submitted to the Head of Reporting in line with approved reporting standards. Escalate cases requiring regulatory reporting to the Investigations Unit Supervisor for review and further action. Submit investigation findings and case assessments to the Investigations Unit Supervisor for review and approval of the necessary actions. Conduct investigations and due diligence reviews on customers identified through Excel files received from external entities, including K2, Visa, and other regulatory authorities. Conduct investigations on customers referenced in official communications issued by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Office. Perform investigations and reviews of customers identified in Spotfire reports generated from the bank’s customer database. Conduct investigations on companies identified in auction company reports across various sectors related to the foreign currency sales window. Carry out periodic internal and external field visits to assess the effectiveness of the AML/CFT environment and prepare related assessment reports. Prepare monthly reports covering the activities and achievements of the Investigations Unit and submit them to the Investigations Supervisor. Respond to inquiries received from branches and other bank departments regarding AML-related matters. Contribute to the development and delivery of AML/CFT awareness and educational materials across the bank. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. [&;AML | PDF] Minimum of 2 years of experience in banking, AML, compliance, investigations, or a related field. Additional Information Location: Baghdad, Iraq Department: Operational Excellence & Business Solutions Integration