Business Analyst, AML (for Banking Industry)
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About the role
About Us:
From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.
Responsibilities:
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements by understanding current-state (As-Is) processes and defining future-state (To-Be) solutions.
Prepare, review, and maintain Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), functional specifications, process flows, and related project documentation.
Act as the primary liaison between business users and vendors, facilitating requirements clarification, solution discussions, and issue resolution.
Support project management activities, including progress tracking, issue and risk management, stakeholder coordination, and status reporting.
Plan, coordinate, and manage user-related activities such as workshops, testing, training, and implementation readiness.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and communications across business, technology, and vendor teams.
Work closely with AML stakeholders to assess business needs, evaluate solution feasibility, and recommend process improvements.
Support system implementation activities, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and post-implementation support.
Provide business and functional guidance throughout the project lifecycle to ensure solutions align with AML operational and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) domain within a financial institution.
Proven experience in business process enhancement, transformation initiatives, or system implementation projects within the banking industry.
Strong understanding of banking operations, processes, and systems, particularly within AML and financial crime compliance.
Demonstrated ability to analyze business processes and systems, gather and define requirements, and translate business needs into practical solutions from an end-user perspective.
Experience working in and managing complex stakeholder environments, including business users, IT teams, compliance functions, Head Office, and external vendors.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with business-level English proficiency (written and spoken).
Proficiency in preparing business and project documentation, with strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Experience in AML areas such as KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Transaction Monitoring, Transaction Filtering, and Name Screening is preferred.
Prior experience working within a bank's AML, Compliance, or Financial Crime department is an advantage.
Experience in project progress tracking, issue management, and risk management is desirable.
Exposure to regional or cross-border projects and coordination with Japan-based stakeholders is preferred.
Experience with digital assets, cryptocurrency, or blockchain-related initiatives is an added advantage.
Knowledge of cutover planning, data migration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across multi-country implementations is preferred.
Why Join Us
At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.
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