Process Associate - AML/KYC- Transaction Monitoring

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing customer’s transactions for evidence of money laundering, fraud, or other illegal activities. Follow-up, review, and investigate ‘unusual activity’ and ‘Red flags’ and escalate to concerned team.
• Applying research and analytic techniques to digest complex information sets in order to make logical and adequately supported determinations regarding unusual and potentially suspicious activity.
• Daily review and analysis of surveillance items flagged as potentially suspicious transactions or exceptions.
• Assisting in drafting and filing of investigative reports.
• Perform due diligence file review and remediation programs for international private banks, corporates etc.
• Conducting an end-to-end and meticulous review of potential illegal or suspicious activity.
• Completing a time-sensitive and meticulous analysis of each instance of potential Anti-Money Laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries.
• Assessment of customer profiles and client data to identify whether activity is consistent with typical purchasing/payment activity, including Acceptable Use Policy adherence and Know Your Customer efforts; and
• Documenting findings in narrative style format, in the manual and automated process case management system and prepare updates to Project Managers / Team Leads as appropriate.

SKILLS and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• 1 to 2 years’ experience working with a financial institution/ global Bank in compliance, and regulatory functions.
• Performing complete Transaction Monitoring reviews & Risk assessment (including CDD, EDD reviews) of the client’s customer’s profile.
• Experience working in AML compliance functions would be preferred especially in Transaction Monitoring and Due Diligence space.
• Ability to detect and mitigate red flags for potential financial crime, including money laundering, terrorism financing activities and fraud, as it appears in transactional data.
• Good computer skills (Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.)
• Good English Comprehension skills and English communication skills - written and verbal.
• The ability to quickly learn new skills and subject matter.
• The ability to apply newly acquired skills using logic and reasoning to sets of transaction data.
• The ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize tasks.
• A highly motivated, driven, and dynamic attitude towards work and career.
• The ability to excel within a team environment and independently.
• Willingness to work in extended shifts, weekends/holidays and night shifts (work as per the project requirements to meet the project goals).

QUALIFICATION and Experience

• 1+ Mandatory years of experience working with a financial institution/ global Bank in AML compliance, and regulatory functions.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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