International AML Sanctions analyst

Innov Ultra Business Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 684,000 - 836,000; Full time

Job summary

Innov Ultra Business Services in Bengaluru is seeking an AML/KYC professional to perform KYC verification, CDD/EDD, and ongoing monitoring across individual and corporate customers. You will review transactions, investigate alerts, and ensure compliance with sanctions, PEP screening, and adverse media checks.

The role requires 1-3 years in AML/financial crime operations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work night shifts if needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in AML, KYC, transaction monitoring or related areas.
• Solid understanding of AML principles and KYC requirements.
• Knowledge of suspicious transaction indicators, risk assessment and escalation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to work night/rotational shifts if required.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC verification and CDD checks for individual and corporate customers.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers and accounts.
• Review transactions to identify suspicious patterns, unusual activity and potential money laundering risks.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts and document findings with clear supporting evidence.
• Conduct sanctions screening, PEP screening and adverse media checks.
• Identify red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions evasion.
• Escalate suspicious activities and high-risk cases to the appropriate compliance team.
• Support internal suspicious activity reporting and SAR/STR processes as per company policy.
• Maintain accurate case records, investigation notes and audit trails.
• Follow AML regulations, compliance procedures, internal SOPs and quality standards.
• Meet productivity, accuracy, turnaround-time and service-level targets.

Skills

AML knowledge

KYC/CDD

Transaction monitoring

Sanctions screening

Financial crime ops

Analytical thinking

Investigation skills

Written & verbal skills

Night shift readiness

Escalation & reporting

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform KYC verification and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks for individual and corporate customers.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers and accounts.
• Review transactions to identify suspicious patterns, unusual activity and potential money laundering risks.
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts and document findings with clear supporting evidence.
• Conduct sanctions screening, PEP screening and adverse media checks.
• Identify red flags related to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions evasion.
• Escalate suspicious activities and high-risk cases to the appropriate compliance team.
• Support internal suspicious activity reporting and SAR/STR processes as per company policy.
• Maintain accurate case records, investigation notes and audit trails.
• Follow AML regulations, compliance procedures, internal SOPs and quality standards.
• Meet productivity, accuracy, turnaround-time and service-level targets.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, CDD, EDD, sanctions screening or financial crime operations.
• Good understanding of AML principles, KYC requirements and transaction monitoring procedures.
• Knowledge of suspicious transaction indicators, risk assessment and escalation procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to investigate alerts, analyse customer information and make evidence-based decisions.
• Willingness to work night shifts and rotational shifts, if required.
• Ability to work in a target-driven environment while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in banking, financial services, fintech, international payments, money transfers or financial crime compliance operations will be preferred.

LOCATION

MANYATA TECH PARK, BENGALURU

Compensation

CTC: Up to 7.6 LPA, depending on relevant experience, skills and interview performance.