Associate Analyst- II Kolkata

amlrightsource; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AML RightSource is seeking an Associate Analyst II to monitor financial activity, perform KYC procedures, and guide regulatory compliance. You will research data sources and provide written summaries of recommendations while reviewing client files for KYC initiatives.

You will ensure timely, accurate work, detect suspicious activity, and adhere to AML policies across multiple jurisdictions, supporting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and AML/BSA, Fraud, or Compliance exposure preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication to summarize recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor transactional activity to assess potential suspicious activity.
• Verify client identity to understand the relationship for KYC procedures.
• Interpret and implement client policies regarding financial data.
• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering and fraud.
• Submit written work for AMLRS and client quality control reviews and apply feedback.
• Adhere to timeframes to ensure on-time and accurate completion of work.
• Provide peer support and training where needed.
• Conduct quality reviews and meet production standards.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Comply with applicable AML laws, regulations, and client requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communicate clearly

Teamwork

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

An Associate Analyst II works with our clients (banks and non-bank financial institutions) to provide advice and counsel in order to help them fight financial crime and mitigate financial crime risks. The purpose of this role is to detect and investigate unusual financial activity by performing detailed monitoring of account activity and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies, operational policies and/or reviewing client files for the purpose of performing Know your Customer (KYC) Procedures In short, you are on the front-line of making decisions as to how to keep our clients compliant with applicable law and regulations.

As an Associate Analyst II, you research and analyze various sources of data and provide written summaries of recommendations and conclusions as it relates to the identification of suspicious or unusual financial activity and/or reviewing client files for the purpose of performing Know your Customer (KYC) Procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor transactional activity to assess potential suspicious activity.
• Verify the identity of clients to understand the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution for the purposes of performing Know your Customer (KYC) Procedures.
• Interpret and implement client-operating policies regarding financial data.
• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, sanctions violations, and escape for second level review.
• Submit written work product for review by AMLRS and client-led quality control teams, make the requested adjustments as necessary, and apply the feedback going forward.
• Adhere to all designated timeframes and procedure to ensure on time and accurate completion of work.
• Complete advanced tasks, such as providing peer support and training.
• Conduct quality reviews, as needed.
• Meet production and quality standards for completing assignments.
• Work and contribute in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Adhere to and comply with all applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to Anti-Money Laundering, as well as adhering to company policies and procedures and client requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year of relevant AML/BSA, Fraud, or Compliance experience.
• Strong oral communication skills and ability to produce narrative and written summaries clearly synthesizing recommendations and conclusions.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word, with ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team, establishing cooperative and collaborative working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit, highly collaborative, able to express ideas readily, manage change fluidly, able to influence and identify opportunities for improvement.

Normal Working Hours and Conditions

Core business hours are generally 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of the core business hours based on Company operations across different time zones.

Physical Requirements

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in office setting
• to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• to work at a computer for a minimum of eight hours
• to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard and mouse
• to travel to other office locations and to communicate with others

Competencies

• Customer Centricity
  • Put the customer's voice at the center of all decision-making.
  • Ask ourselves "will this benefit the customer?" before making any decisions.
  • Use our expertise to guide and support our customer to achieve their goals.
  • Work with other functions and teams to drive business performance with our customers.
• ACT Feedback Model
  • Before giving feedback, be clear on how a specific behavior change will help the individual or the company. Giving feedback to get frustration off your chest or intentionally hurt the other person is not tolerated.
  • Be precise in giving or receiving feedback so that specific inputs can lead to better outcomes.
  • Listen to and consider all feedback provided. Work with your manager to determine whether to take this feedback forward or disregard it.

AML RightSource is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,