Junior Examiner

Junior Examiner

JOB PURPOSE
To provide support with the administration of the COJ’s beneficial ownership regime designed to reduce the risk of money laundering and counter terrorism financing.

KEY OUTPUTS
▪ Serving of Notices to delinquent entities.
▪ Information for customers
▪ Monthly and Weekly Reports
▪ Suspicious Activity Reports
▪ Incident Register

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
▪ Timely dispatch of notices.
▪ Accuracy and timeliness of information to stakeholders.
▪ Quality of information shared with staff.
▪ Timeliness of Monthly and weekly Reports
▪ Thoroughness of Suspicious Activity Reports
▪ Accuracy of Incidents Register
▪ Degree to which confidentiality is exercised.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal Working Hours Monday to Thursday 8:30 – 5:00
Friday 8:30 – 4:00
Work Environment Normal office conditions. Requires occasional travel.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Risk of encountering dangerous criminal elements.

LIASES WITH
Internally: Executives, Managers, Supervisors, and other internal stakeholders
Externally: Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce
Ministry of Finance
Courts
Jamaica Constabulary Force
Commercial entities
General Public

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

• Provides on the job support to operations personnel engaged in interfacing with customers desirous of registering businesses.
• Research and generate cases for the review of the Senior Compliance Examiner.
• Conducts research over available COJ systems, the Internet, and Databases consistent with the resolution of investigations.
• Participates in the evaluation of high-risk customers.
• Assist with written communications and remediation of non-compliant AML customers to resolve issues. 
• Documents and report the research findings and prepare case files for review.
• Write and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Follow-up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case.
• In consultation with the Senior Examiner liaise with the Ministry of Finance (FIU) and Law Enforcement, where applicable. 
• Reviews registration documents of specified customers to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns. 
• Collates and fulfil information requests received from the various regulatory bodies. 
• Interact with Senior Management on the Compliance, Legal and business sectors concerning AML issues.
• Participate in training sessions in relation to AML, including producing PowerPoint presentations to assist frontline staff.
• Assists with the implementation of any new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures or initiatives.
• Secures evidence collected. ▪ Maintains a proper record of findings reported internally and externally.
• Performs other related duties as assigned from time to time. 

• JOB DIMENSION/AUTHORITY
• Serve notices on delinquent entities.
• Collate and submit registration documents for review.
• Inform customers on policies and procedures.
• Draft reports and make recommendations concisely.
• Interface with the JCF and Ministry of Finance.

KEY COMPETENCIES
▪ Sound knowledge of the Agency’s policies and procedures
▪ Good understanding of the Registration of Business Names & Companies Acts
▪ Knowledge of civil action proceedings.
▪ A keen eye for detail
▪ Good time management skills.
▪ Sound analytical skills
▪ Effective customer service & communication skills
▪Sound interpersonal skills
▪Excellent verbal and written communication skills
▪Good presentation skills
▪Strong organization skills
▪Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
▪Associate Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Management/Law/Paralegal Studies.
▪AML/CFT Certification desirable.
▪At least one years related working experience.