Anti-Money Laundering Manager

Position Summary

The AML Manager is responsible for supporting day-to-day AML operations in Istanbul, with a focus on transaction monitoring, investigations, escalations, and suspicious transaction reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts and complex AML cases.

Conduct detailed analysis of customer activity, transaction patterns, and potential financial crime risks.

Perform EDD and support higher-risk customer reviews where required.

Prepare clear and well-documented investigation findings and escalation recommendations.

Support the preparation and review of STRs and other regulatory reporting.

Escalate high-risk or suspicious cases to the MLRO in accordance with internal procedures.

Conduct quality reviews of AML case handling and documentation where required.

Identify gaps and opportunities to improve AML workflows, procedures, and operational efficiency.

Provide subject-matter support and guidance to junior AML Analysts.

Stay current on Turkish AML/CTF requirements, emerging typologies, and financial crime risks.

Requirements

4–5 years of AML operations experience, experience in a supervisory role is preferred.

Strong knowledge of transaction monitoring systems and EDD/KYC processes.

Familiarity with Turkish AML/CTF regulatory requirements.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication (Turkish and English).