Hiring for AML/KYC Role – Hyderabad

Hiring for AML/KYC Role – Hyderabad

We are currently hiring for an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) / KYC (Know Your Customer) role in Hyderabad. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with expertise in regulatory compliance, due diligence, and financial crime risk management.

Responsibilities

1. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD):

   • Conduct customer due diligence checks, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
   • Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
   • Assess customer risk ratings based on financial activities, geography, and business nature.

2. Sanctions and Screening:

   • Conduct sanctions screening using global databases to detect potential risks.
   • Identify and escalate potential matches related to politically exposed persons (PEPs), adverse media, and financial crime risks.
   • Ensure adherence to OFAC, FATF, EU, and other international sanctioning bodies.

3. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance:

   • Investigate suspicious transactions and escalate cases that require further scrutiny.
   • Conduct transaction monitoring reviews to identify unusual patterns or potential money laundering risks.
   • Document and report AML concerns in compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

4. Handling Global Regulatory Compliance:

   • Ensure adherence to international regulatory standards, including FATF, FinCEN, FCA, and local regulatory bodies.
   • Coordinate with internal teams and external regulators on compliance-related inquiries and audits.
   • Stay updated on evolving AML/KYC regulations and implement necessary process improvements.

5. Risk Management and Reporting:

   • Maintain detailed documentation of risk assessments and investigative findings.
   • Prepare compliance reports and support audits by providing required data and justifications.
   • Identify areas for process enhancement to improve AML/KYC compliance frameworks.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in AML, KYC, sanctions, screening, and due diligence.
• Experience in handling global regulators and ensuring compliance with international regulatory frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of financial crime risk management, regulatory reporting, and transaction monitoring.
• Ability to conduct detailed investigations using internal and external research tools.
• Excellent documentation and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detecting financial crime risks.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC software, screening tools, and global compliance platforms.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal teams, regulators, and compliance stakeholders.

Application 

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career in financial crime compliance, risk management, and regulatory adherence