Administrative – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / KYC II

blackwhite; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

blackwhite is seeking an AML professional in Chennai to join our team. The role focuses on Transaction Monitoring, sanctions, and financial crime investigations with hands-on experience required.

You'll review transactions, analyze patterns, and conduct detailed investigations, preparing clear findings. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for success in this office-based position.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AML transaction monitoring and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions and sanctions screening.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of transaction data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML Transaction Monitoring and review transactions for suspicious activity and financial crime red flags.
• Analyze large volumes of transaction data to identify unusual patterns, anomalies, and potential suspicious activity.
• Investigate transaction alerts and conduct detailed research using customer records, transaction information, and public-domain sources.
• Apply sound judgment and attention to detail while assessing potential financial crime risks.
• Identify and escape suspicious transactions in line with AML policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate investigation findings and documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

AML Regulations

Transaction Monitoring

Sanctions Screening

Data Analysis

Investigations

Communication Skills

SWIFT MT103/MT202

Wire Transfers

Correspondent Banking

AML Tools

Tools

Actimize

Job description

Administrative – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / KYC II Experience: 3-5 Years Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Location: Chennai Work Mode: WFO

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced AML professionals with strong exposure to Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, AML regulations, and financial crime investigation. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in monitoring transactions, identifying suspicious activities, analyzing transaction patterns, and conducting detailed investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform AML Transaction Monitoring and review transactions for suspicious activity and financial crime red flags.
• Analyze large volumes of transaction data to identify unusual patterns, anomalies, and potential suspicious activity.
• Investigate transaction alerts and conduct detailed research using customer records, transaction information, and public-domain sources.
• Apply sound judgment and attention to detail while assessing potential financial crime risks.
• Identify and escape suspicious transactions in line with AML policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate investigation findings and documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and communicate findings clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of AML Transaction Monitoring regulations and processes.
• Hands‑on experience in Core Transaction Monitoring.
• Good knowledge of Sanctions and Sanctions Screening/Filters.
• Strong understanding of financial transactions and transaction analysis.
• Experience identifying AML/financial crime red flags.
• Strong analytical, investigation, research, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SWIFT MT103 / MT202 transactions.
• Experience with Wire Transfers.
• Exposure to Correspondent Banking.
• Knowledge of Actimize or similar AML monitoring tools.

Important Candidate Screening Criteria

• Do NOT consider candidates primarily working in: Fraud Screening, Data Breach / Data Compromise, Customer Identity Compromise, Periodic Review, Customer Onboarding / KYC.
• Also avoid profiles where the candidate's primary experience involves SAR activities within Fraud.

Priority should be given to candidates with experience in:

• Core AML Transaction Monitoring
• Sanctions
• AML Filters
• Transaction Monitoring & Analysis
• SWIFT MT103 / MT202
• Wire Transfers
• Correspondent Banking
• Experience 3-5 years of relevant AML/Transaction Monitoring experience