Associate - KYC and AML Financial Crime Compliance Analyst

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Bengaluru is seeking a Specialist for Forensic Investigations & Disputes Advisory to lead investigations into financial crimes and support regulatory compliance.

You will work with partners and clients, drafting robust reports, performing risk analytics, and developing forensic methodologies to address complex cases across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree holder in Finance, Law, Audit or Risk.
• Certifications include CA, CIMA, ACCA, CFA, CFE.
• 10+ years of professional service leadership including expertise in investigation and forensic services.

Responsibilities

• Discuss investigative findings with Partner and others concerned. Assist in conducting Fraud and Misconduct Investigations at variety of locations.
• Assist in drafting clear, concise, and robust reports within tight timelines across industries.
• Help clients understand and analyze events or issues and design remedial measures.
• Work with clients, fraud examiners, auditors, attorneys, lawyers and law enforcement in sensitive assignments.
• Initiate Risk Analytics for Fraud Detection and develop forensic methodologies and strategies.
• Identify potential legal and regulatory compliance issues and review the organization’s fraud risk management.
• Use advanced tools and business intelligence techniques in proactive identification of issues and events.
• Maintain client confidential data within PwC policy.

Skills

Financial Crime Compliance

Forensic Investigation

Fraud Detection

Data Analytics

Communication

KYC Compliance

Education

CA

CIMA

ACCA

CFA

CFE

Bachelor Degree

Job description

IN_Specialist_Forensic_Investigations & Disputes_Advisory_Bangalore Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector FS X-Sector Specialism Operations Management Level Specialist Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in forensic services focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Individuals in this field play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices. In fraud, investigations and regulatory enforcement at PwC, you will focus on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities, conducting investigations, and confirming compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding organisations against financial crimes and maintaining ethical business practices.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Responsibilities

• Discuss investigative findings with Partner and others concerned. Assist in conducting Fraud and Misconduct Investigations at variety of locations
• Assist in drafting clear, concise, and extremely robust reports within tight timelines. and across a wide range of industries.
• Helps client understand and analyze various events or issues and design remedial measures to deal with them.
• Work with clients, fraud examiners, internal & statutory auditors, attorneys, lawyers and law enforcement agencies in critical, challenging and highly sensitive assignments.
• Initiate Risk Analytics for Fraud Detection & find solutions that best meet clients’ needs develop forensic methodologies and forensic strategies in difficult circumstances.
• Identify key potential legal and regulatory compliance issues and provide an objective review of organization’s fraud risk management framework.
• Use advanced tools and business intelligence techniques in proactive identification of likely issues and events.
• Maintaining client confidential data and processing it within the confines of PwC policy regarding data protection and confidentiality.
• Initiate risk analytics for fraud detection and find solutions that best meet clients’ needs and develop Forensic methodologies and strategies.

Mandatory skill sets

• Assist Partners in conducting various proactive marketing efforts and sales pitch.
• Multitask across multiple engagements with Partners.

Preferred skill sets

Proven experience in business development, managing partnerships with large and/or industry-leading organizations

Years of experience required

Bachelor’s Degree holder with strong academic background, preferably in the fields of Finance, Law, Audit or Risk. Qualifications include but not limited to CA, CIMA, ACCA, CFA, CFE 10+ years of professional service leadership including expertise in the areas of investigation, forensic accounting, and other forensic services.

Education Qualification

CA/Any Grad Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills KYC Compliance Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Debt Restructuring, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Evidence Gathering, Financial Crime Compliance, Financial Crime Investigation, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Crime Prevention, Financial Records, Financial Transactions, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Detection, Fraud Investigation, Fraud Investigation {+ 10 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required? Job Posting End Date August 18, 2026