Job Description
WE ARE HIRING
SENIOR ANALYST - AML & Fraud Detection
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
ABOUT MUVE
Muve is a fast-growing, technology-enabled property law firm with more than 500 team members across the UK and Sri Lanka. We combine legal expertise, modern technology and streamlined processes to deliver efficient, client-focused services. As we continue to grow, we are strengthening our people practices, leadership capability and internal systems to create an environment where our team can develop, contribute and succeed.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Senior Analyst - AML & Fraud Detection holds a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s financial crime risk management framework through the execution of complex customer due diligence assessments, comprehensive risk evaluations, proactive identification of money laundering, fraud, and emerging financial crime threats, while ensuring the delivery of robust, risk-based, and commercially sound investigative outcomes and regulatory compliance-related activities. Operating within a dynamic and high-performance-driven environment, the role demands exceptional operational agility, investigative precision, and accountability in ensuring the consistency of high-quality delivery of investigation outcomes. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate exceptional analytical acumen, advanced investigative competencies and decisive risk management capabilities, with an in-depth understanding of financial crime typologies, regulatory obligations, and evolving industry practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive CDD, EDD, risk-based assessments & investigations in accordance with regulatory obligations and internal compliance frameworks.
- Deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality AML and fraud investigation outcomes, ensuring adherence to established operational and quality assurance standards.
- Exercise sound investigative judgment in assessing financial crime exposure, recommending risk mitigation measures, and escalating material concerns.
- Maintain accurate investigative records, case narratives, supporting evidence, and audit trails in compliance with regulatory and governance requirements.
- Proactively identify emerging financial crime threats, operational and control deficiencies, while recommending effective corrective measures.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to facilitate timely case resolution and deliver consistent, high-quality investigative outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvements in investigative methodologies, operational procedures, risk assessment frameworks, and quality control mechanisms.
- Foster a culture of investigative excellence, proactive risk ownership, regulatory discipline, innovation, and collaborative performance across the AML & Fraud Detection function.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Risk Management, Criminology, or related discipline.
- Professional qualifications in financial crime compliance will be an advantage. (ICA, ACAMS, CFE)
- Minimum of 18 months' experience in AML, KYC, Fraud Detection or Regulatory Compliance.
- Strong knowledge of AML regulations, financial crime typologies, risk assessment frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Exceptional analytical, investigative, and decision-making capabilities in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks.
- Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in preparing accurate investigative reports and case documentation.
- Proven ability to multitask and manage complex case volumes while maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy, and operational excellence.
Interested candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link in the caption.