AML Operations Executive / Analyst – Alert Monitoring (Contractual)
Organization Name
NSDL Payments Bank
Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Relevant Industry Experience
- 1-4 years of experience in AML Operations, Transaction Monitoring, Alert Review, Compliance, or Financial Crime Operations.
- Experience in Banking, Payments Bank, NBFC, FinTech, or Financial Services industry preferred.
- Exposure to AML monitoring tools and transaction monitoring systems is desirable.
Objective of the Role
The AML Operations Executive / Analyst – Alert Monitoring will be responsible for reviewing and investigating alerts generated through transaction monitoring systems to identify unusual or suspicious activities. The role involves conducting risk-based investigations, documenting findings, ensuring timely closure of alerts, and escalating suspicious activities in line with regulatory requirements and internal AML policies.
Job Description / Responsibilities
- Alert Review & Monitoring: Review daily AML alerts generated through transaction monitoring systems and analyze customer transactions, account behavior, and alert narratives for unusual activities.
- Alert Investigation: Conduct detailed investigations by reviewing customer profiles, transaction history, KYC records, account activity, and supporting information from internal systems.
- Alert Disposition & Closure: Determine whether alerts can be closed as false positives or require escalation. Ensure timely closure of alerts within prescribed TAT and maintain complete audit trails.
- Escalation Management: Escalate suspicious transactions and customer activities to the Compliance/AML Investigation Team as per established procedures and support preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
- Risk-Based Monitoring: Monitor high-risk customers, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) accounts. Review alerts triggered due to customer risk category changes and high-risk activities.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to AML policies, regulatory guidelines, and internal procedures. Support audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections.
- MIS & Reporting: Prepare and maintain MIS reports relating to alert volumes, closures, pendency, productivity, and quality metrics. Monitor aging cases and highlight backlogs for timely action.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, CTR, STR, and transaction monitoring processes.
- Good understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MIS reporting, and AML monitoring tools.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Key Competencies
- Ability to analyze complex transaction patterns and identify risk indicators.
- Strong decision-making capability with a risk-based approach.
- Ability to manage multiple alerts and investigations within defined timelines.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
- Strong organizational skills and commitment to quality and compliance standards.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Audit teams.