Compliance (AML, Sanctions and A,B&C) Monitoring Analyst - Hybrid

Overview

The role of Compliance Monitoring Intermediate Analyst is a part of Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) Chennai Hub for AML, Sanctions and AB&C that conducts compliance monitoring activities.  You will be responsible for assessing compliance risks and controls implemented by the first and second line of defense. You will execute independent testing and monitoring activities to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls mitigating compliance risk; report and escalate control issues and any violations of laws or breaches of policy; and validate adequacy of remediation taken to address reported issues.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development, implementation, and execution of compliance monitoring and reporting programs within assigned clusters in accordance with the CIA Plan.
• Perform quality reviews of KYC processes such as REM, PTR, GSO, EWR, Cross Sector, and KYC dispensations for compliance with Global AML KYC Policies, Standards and Procedures
• Keep track of the findings and assure all are handled properly as per procedures and the reported risks are mitigated
• Participate in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance monitoring reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned cluster in accordance with CIA Plan.
• Independently contribute to the development of compliance monitoring improvements.
• Make recommendations to ensure that appropriate controls are in effect to respond to regulatory, procedural or policy standards.
• Perform data analysis to understand issues and create reports to communicate them to management.
• Maintaining subject matter expertise by staying up-to-date with changes to the Global Policies, Standards, Procedures as well as industry trends and developments
• Additional duties as assigned 

Qualification:

• 3-5 years relevant professional experience
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in KYC processes and/or AML Transaction Monitoring
• Preferred understanding of processes within Sanctions and AB&C areas
• Knowledge of compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof
• Preferred ACAMS and/or ICA certifications in Sanctions, AML/AFC
• Advanced degree (e.g. JD, MBA) is a plus