AML Operations Associate - India

Syfe; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Syfe is seeking an AML/KYC specialist to ensure regulatory compliance across onboarding, monitoring, and screening processes. The role focuses on maintaining thorough due diligence, escalating suspicious activity, and supporting ongoing client reviews within a fast-paced fintech setting.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to enhance AML/CFT policies, procedures, and training, while adapting to shifts across APAC time zones as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on AML/KYC experience in a financial institution or regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML, CFT and KYC activities including CDD, EDD, ongoing name screening, periodic CDD reviews, and transaction monitoring.
• Prepare STRs where required, ensuring timely escalation and documentation.
• Collaborate with Client Success and other stakeholders to support onboarding and review processes.
• Assist with AML/CFT policy development, procedures, and training materials.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

AML Compliance

KYC

CDD/EDD

Transaction Monitoring

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About Syfe

At Syfe, we’re transforming how everyday people approach investing. By providing one intuitive mobile and web platforms, we’ve driven down investment costs while empowering individuals to take control of their financial future. Built on the pillars of advice, access and innovation, we cater to the full spectrum of an individual's wealth needs across diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and a state-of-the-art brokerage.

About Syfe

At Syfe, we’re transforming how everyday people approach investing. By providing one intuitive mobile and web platforms, we’ve driven down investment costs while empowering individuals to take control of their financial future. Built on the pillars of advice, access and innovation, we cater to the full spectrum of an individual's wealth needs across diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and a state-of-the-art brokerage.

As part of Syfe, the largest investment platform in APAC with over US$10 billion in assets under administration, we are united by a mission to make wealth-building simpler, smarter, and more accessible. Backed by US$132 million in funding, Syfe is a trusted partner for over 250,000 in Singapore and Hong Kong, and 130,000 in Australia. Together, we aim to shape the future of wealth by delivering innovative tools and experiences for anyone ready to build real, long-term wealth.

The company has won multiple awards including Wealth Management Fintech of the Year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards, as well as being recognized as one of the Top LinkedIn Startups in Singapore. If you’re passionate about empowering individuals and shaping the future of investing, join us in making a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform anti-money laundering (AML), combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) and know-your-client (KYC) activities including Client Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), ongoing name screening, periodic CDD reviews, and transaction monitoring for potential suspicious activities.
• Prepare Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) where required, ensuring timely escalation and documentation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Client Success team, to address AML/KYC-related queries and support client onboarding and review processes.
• Support the development, enhancement, and implementation of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks, projects, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in AML, KYC, or Client Due Diligence within a financial institution or regulated environment with MAS and/or SFC licensed firms.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Independent, task-oriented and enjoys autonomy in day-to-day tasks.
• Meticulous and has great attention to detail.
• Willingness to work on a shift basis, including early/late shifts and weekend/public holiday coverage where required, to support AML Operations coverage across the group's APAC time zones (Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia).

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong interest in fintech and investments.

Come As You Are

We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees. So we embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all.

Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.