Hiring for AML Transaction Monitoring / Sanctions Screening – Gujarat

Job Description

Hiring for AML Transaction Monitoring / Sanctions Screening – Gujarat

We are looking for experienced professionals to join our AML and Sanctions team. The role involves end-to-end corporate client due diligence (CDD/EDD), including identification and verification of Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO), assessing client risk levels, and ensuring compliance with international AML standards. The candidate will handle ongoing transaction monitoring activities, perform sanctions screening (OFAC, UN, EU lists), identify Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), adverse media checks, and escalate potential financial crime risks as per policy. The role also requires preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), supporting investigations, and contributing to the implementation of AML/CFT controls. You will collaborate with compliance, risk, and business stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s financial crime framework.

 Responsibilities:

• Conduct CDD and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on corporate clients.

• Identify UBOs, evaluate ownership structures, and assign risk ratings.

• Execute transaction monitoring reviews, sanctions screening, and adverse media checks.

• Detect and escalate unusual or suspicious activity in line with AML policies.

• Draft and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when required.

• Ensure compliance with FATF, OFAC, AMLA, and other international regulatory frameworks.

• Support remediation projects, onboarding, and periodic reviews.

• Maintain thorough documentation and audit readiness.

Requirements:

• 3–7 years of relevant experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening, or SAR filing.

• Prior experience with US jurisdiction processes preferred.

• Knowledge of FATF, OFAC, AMLA guidelines and global AML/CFT regulations.

• Strong analytical, investigative, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work with high attention to detail and risk awareness.

• Must be willing to work onsite at Gift City, Gandhinagar.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in Gift City, India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

• Exposure to global banking clients and international AML compliance standards.

• Chance to be part of a growing financial crime compliance hub with career progression opportunities.

• Structured learning and development programs to enhance your expertise in AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions Screening.

• A collaborative and professional work environment with global exposure.