Manager AML Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager AML position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to the VP, AML/ATF & Sanctions along with the Director (s), AML/ATF & Sanctions Audit with the management of the AML Audit Program which includes test scripts, training, annual planning, quarterly reporting, annual report to Board of Directors, Continuous Monitoring Activities, initiatives, projects and day to day operation of the AML Centre of Excellence.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Capable of describing AML risks and controls at an advanced level
• Maintains highly specialized expertise and in depth knowledge to manage AML programs for multiple, significant complex businesses, functional areas and/or global business lines
• Provides insight, guidance, and recommendation on AML subject matter, regulatory and industry issues and acts as a specialized resource to other departments based on subject matter expertise
• Provides explanation and/or resolution for business/Compliance management based findings
• Coordinates and support activities as necessary
• Manages relationships and work closely with management to provide guidance, expertise, counsel, policy direction and education on compliance requirements and related issues and to channel conflict among internal partners to ensure consistent compliant outcomes
• Acts as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) registered Chief AML Compliance Officer
• Acts as the key compliance contact for internal and external audits and between businesses and the regulatory authorities that govern them

In response to your job posting for manager AML, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice and may participate as a subject matter specialists in developing and/or conducting AML and Sanctions training programs for specific employees.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in a Regulatory, Compliance, Risk, or Audit environment
• Understanding of AML regulations and trends
• Experience in product managing enterprise application integrations
• Understanding of global financial regulatory environment, especially related to AML, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring
• Broad understanding of banking/financial services and payments systems
• Understanding of global data privacy requirements
• Demonstratable completion of supervisory training
• Related certification strongly preferred (CAMS preferred)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager AML position.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and manage the AML/ATF and sanctions program for Colombia clients, consistent with Visa's Global AML/ATF and sanctions policy and procedures and local regulation, and ensure that accurate records are maintained.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Accountable for the project management process and project management deliverables, for all assigned projects from initiation thru closure
• Adhere to TDBG project management methodology by ensuring that recognized project management processes, discipline and controls are consistently applied to projects
• Negotiate and issue project documentation as agreed to by the Project Sponsor with input from involved Stakeholders
• Identify all project dependencies and risks, ensuring that they are effectively managed and ensuring that mitigation and contingency plans are in place for identified risks
• Execute project management deliverables within budget and according to approved timelines, working with business partners to develop the content of those deliverables
• Manage all communication to key stakeholders, including the Project Sponsor and Business Project Owner, and ensure they are aware of significant changes to the project status in a timely manner
• Control change to project scope using accepted change processes and documentation
• Manage a project team that consists of a variety of resources assigned

In response to your job posting for manager AML, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice and leadership support to all CWBFG project teams, committees and working groups that may be affected by AML Regulations and changes thereto.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ensure that daily performance is known by all, and that a continual process of improvement is in place and all successes celebrated and shared
• Develop staff to achieve business objectives and their individual potential, sharing knowledge, experience and providing assistance on referred issues
• A team player at both Management & Team levels with a positive approach to change management
• Experience with Pragmatic Marketing product management methodology preferred
• Finance experience or experience in the Financial Industry
• Comfortable managing and selling the financial investment needed for proposed projects/products to senior leadership
• Well developed general management strategic thinking
• Exceptional written, oral, presentation and organizational skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager AML position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback to Country Head of Compliance and MLRO on Hong Kong AML/ CTF, Sanctions & ABC compliance training requirements and approve content for delivery.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to produce detailed reports, presentations and training programmes
• A driven attitude, with a focus on client-driven solutions, strong diplomacy, assertiveness and decision making skills
• Expert knowledge of AML legislation in Ireland as applying to CAS and its client funds as regulated collective investment schemes domiciled in Ireland, BVI and Cayman Island
• Strong awareness and understanding of the potential risks posed to the CAS specific to AML/CFT
• Practical working experience of the Registration/Account opening function within AML
• Have strong investigative skills, to include excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Requires excellent analytical skills, experience in strategic planning and have high level of attention to detail
• Advanced skill in mentoring, coaching and performance management