Team Lead - B&L

Cognizant

5 - 10 years

Pune

Posted: 3/30/2025

Job Description



Job Summary

Providing technical and specialist support to the KYC Shared Services team

Ensuring AML Compliance Policy requirements are met and that CDD procedures are followed

Monitoring and managing the completion of CDD documentation for all customers in line with applicable KYC AML Policies Procedures

Ensuring that all necessary screening takes place in line with the KYC customer matrix provided by compliance

Reviewing sta


Responsibilities

Providing technical and specialist support to the KYC Shared Services team

Ensuring AML Compliance Policy requirements are met and that CDD procedures are followed

Monitoring and managing the completion of CDD documentation for all customers in line with applicable KYC AML Policies Procedures

Ensuring that all necessary screening takes place in line with the KYC customer matrix provided by compliance

Reviewing status reports for senior management REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Graduate and above preferably in Finance

Review of Monthly alerts and understanding of alert generation due to exceed in thresholdcertain spike in customer account

Hands on experience on complete Transaction MonitoringKYC process

Possess good understanding on endtoend transaction monitoringKYC Sanctions process

Ability to perform KYC reviews on different entity types such as Trusts Hedge Funds regulated entities

Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of data decipher higher risk attributes transactional geographical product customer type etc and develop wellreasoned recommendations

Understanding of ownership structure

Should have good understanding of USA Patriotic Act BSA and CIP

Should have good knowledge on World Check LexisNexis and negative searches

Knowing how to access Business information sources such as Bloomberg etc is an added advantage

Ability to interpret KYC policies procedures and laws and put into practice

Should be able to perform KYC reviews on High Medium and Low Risk entities

Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Ability to support other staff and to participate in the process to ensure work is completed accurately and on time

Ability to perform effectively to strict deadlines

Should have understanding on Highrisk jurisdiction Sanction entityindividual different types of trade sanctions SDN etc

Build relationships with AML Investigations units and effectively communicate and transfer information for case investigations

Strong people management and leadership skills

Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels including presentation and public speaking skills

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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