Process Associate - Sanctions

IN553 Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd seeks an experienced sanctions analyst in Chennai to review alerts, perform name/entity matching, and conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk cases. You will draft disposition memos and escalate findings to Legal/Compliance as needed.

Applicants should have 2+ years in crypto environments, OFAC/UK/EU/UN exposure, and proficiency with leading screening tools. A bachelorS degree is required. On-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Crypto ecosystems with knowledge of OFAC regulations and major sanctions regimes.
• Experience using sanctions screening platforms (e.g., Fircosoft, Bridger, World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis).

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and disposition sanctions screening alerts across onboarding, monitoring, and payment screening workflows.
• Conduct name and entity matching analysis against OFAC, UN, EU, OFSI, and other lists.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk alerts including ownership and control analysis.
• Draft disposition memos supporting true matches or false positives.
• Escalate hits to the Sanctions Manager and Legal/Compliance for action.
• Assist in filing SARs and regulatory reports as required.
• Provide mentorship and quality review to junior analysts.
• Develop and maintain sanctions procedures, job aids, and training materials.
• Participate in audits and regulatory examinations with supporting documentation.
• Stay current with regulatory developments across major sanctions programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BachelorS degree

Tools

Fircosoft

Bridger

World-Check

Dow Jones

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Family: GIC Process (India) Travel Required: None Clearance Required: None

What You Will Do:

• Review, investigate, and disposition sanctions screening alerts across customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and payment screening workflows.
• Conduct thorough name and entity matching analysis against OFAC, UN, EU, OFSI, and other applicable sanctions lists.
• Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk alerts, including ownership and control analysis for potential sanctions evasion.
• Draft clear and well-documented disposition memos supporting true match escalations or false positive closures.
• Escalate confirmed or potential sanctions hits to the Sanctions Manager and Legal/Compliance for further action.
• Assist in filing SARs and other regulatory reports as required in connection with sanctions-related findings.
• Provide mentorship and quality review support to junior analysts on the sanctions review team.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of sanctions procedures, job aids, and training materials.
• Participate in periodic testing, audits, and regulatory examinations, including preparation of supporting documentation.
• Stay current with regulatory developments across major sanctions programs (OFAC, UN, EU, UK, APAC) and communicate relevant changes to the team.

What You Will Need:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university
• Must have minimum 2 years of experience into Crypto ecosystems & Solid working knowledge of OFAC regulations, SDN list, and key global sanctions regimes (EU, UN, UK OFSI, APAC).
• Experience using sanctions screening platforms (e.g., Fircosoft, Bridger, World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis).
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to make independent, risk-based decisions and clearly articulate reasoning in written dispositions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with case management systems and MS Office tools.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience in FinTech / Crypto exchange / Payment industry CAMS, CGSS, or equivalent compliance certification.
• Experience with payments sanctions screening (SWIFT, wire, ACH, or crypto).
• Familiarity with beneficial ownership analysis and corporate structure research.
• Prior experience supporting regulatory exams or internal audits.
• Exposure to sanctions in emerging areas such as virtual assets, trade finance, or correspondent banking.

What We Offer:

• Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors.

With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets.

Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.