Hiring for Associates – Financial Crime Compliance – Chennai

Job Description

Hiring for Associates – Financial Crime Compliance –  Chennai 

 Roles:

1. AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst – Level 1 & Level 2

2. Quality Assurance Analyst – Transaction Monitoring

We are actively hiring Analysts to join our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team. These roles are crucial in supporting AML compliance initiatives, ensuring that financial activities are monitored in line with regulatory expectations and internal risk frameworks.

 Responsibilities:

For AML Transaction Monitoring Analyst (L1 & L2):

• Monitor customer transactions using AML systems to identify potential suspicious activity.

• Investigate alerts generated from the transaction monitoring system and document findings clearly.

• Conduct due diligence reviews and escalate cases as necessary for further investigation or STR filing.

• Review high-risk customer transactions involving cross-border payments, wire transfers, and unusual activity patterns.

• Maintain compliance with internal procedures and global regulatory standards (FATF, FIU guidelines, etc.).

For Quality Assurance Analyst:

• Perform QA reviews of alerts and cases investigated by Level 1 & Level 2 analysts.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, documentation accuracy, and timely closure of cases.

• Identify gaps or trends in monitoring and propose training or process improvements.

• Work closely with Compliance Leads to provide feedback and help uplift overall team performance.

• Track error metrics and ensure SLA and accuracy targets are consistently met.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1–5 years of relevant experience in AML Transaction Monitoring or Quality Assurance within FCC or compliance.

• Sound understanding of AML regulatory requirements and typologies.

• Proficiency in using AML tools like Actimize, Mantas, SAS, or equivalent is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent documentation, communication, and investigative skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Law, or a related field. Certifications like CAMS, ICA are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing Financial Crime Compliance team driving impactful work.

• Exposure to global compliance practices and regulatory frameworks.

• Opportunity to work on critical projects that contribute to the fight against financial crime.

• Career development in the high-demand AML/KYC domain.