Senior AI Architect - Financial Crime Compliance

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Learning opportunities

Flexible environment

Global exposure

Job summary

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ) seeks a Senior AI Architect to design AI-driven financial crime solutions for KYC, sanctions and monitoring. You’ll build NLP, ML and generative AI models, focusing on explainability and regulator-ready outputs.

You will lead end-to-end architecture, MLOps and stakeholder engagement across global teams, with travel as needed and a strong emphasis on compliant, auditable solutions. Office-based role in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience designing and delivering AI-driven solutions.
• Experience in banking, financial crime compliance (AML) or related regulated industry.
• Willingness to work from office 5 days a week; travel as required.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-driven solutions for KYC, sanctions screening, and monitoring.
• Develop ML/NLP models and Generative AI applications for compliance automation.
• Lead end‑to‑end AI solution architecture, governance and MLOps.
• Build auditable, regulator-ready AI solutions with explainability.

Skills

Python

SQL

ML

NLP

Generative AI

Azure OpenAI

AWS/Azure

MLOps

Tools

NICE Actimize

Oracle FCCM

SAS AML

Fenergo

Quantexa

Databricks

Job description

FINCRIME-COMPLIANCE-AI Architect-Senior At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Job Description: AI Architect (Senior) Financial Crime Operations – AI Architect Senior At EY, we’re all in shape to your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help build a better working world.

About Global Delivery Services

The Compliance team at EY GDS collaborates with EY offices worldwide to deliver a broad range of compliance solutions to clients. The team supports short- and long-term engagements focused on establishing, maintaining, and reviewing business functions and compliance programmers.

Financial crime risks—including anti-money laundering (AML), terrorist financing, bribery and corruption, sanctions, and fraud—remain a key priority for regulated organizations and are subject to increasing external scrutiny as regulations and industry practices continue to evolve.

The Senior AI Architect will play a critical role in designing and implementing AI solutions that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of compliance processes.

The Opportunity

As part of the Global Managed Services Delivery team, you will collaborate with EY offices worldwide to support clients in meeting regulatory and compliance requirements through effective project delivery and stakeholder engagement. As a Senior AI Architect, you will combine financial crime domain knowledge with strong technical expertise to design and build AI-driven solutions for operational functions. The role requires hands‑on experience in developing scalable AI, machine learning, and generative AI applications for compliance and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-driven solutions for KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and financial crime compliance processes.
• Develop Generative AI, NLP, machine learning, and predictive analytics models for risk assessment, alert prioritization, and compliance automation.
• Design AI copilots, Agentic AI solutions and intelligent investigation assistants to enhance analyst productivity and decision-making.
• L Leverage graph analytics, network intelligence, and anomaly detection techniques to identify hidden risks, beneficial ownership structures, and suspicious activities.
• Lead end-to-end AI solution architecture, governance, deployment, MLOps, and stakeholder management across business and technology teams.
• Build explainable, auditable, and regulator‑ready AI solutions aligned with responsible AI principles and compliance requirements.
• Drive AI innovation by identifying emerging technologies and scalable opportunities to improve operational efficiency, data intelligence, and business outcomes.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, with hands‑on experience in machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI, retrieval‑augmented generation, Azure OpenAI, AWS or Azure AI services, Databricks, graph analytics, entity resolution, and MLOps.

Experience with financial crime platforms such as NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, SAS AML, Fenergo, Quantexa, or comparable solutions.

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.

Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Prior consulting experience is preferred.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 5 to 8 years of experience designing and delivering AI-driven solutions.
• Relevant experience in banking, financial crime compliance, AML, or a related regulated industry.
• Ability to work from the office 5 days a week.
• Willingness to work on Indian public holidays when required by the client.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and the confidence to lead.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver high‑quality results within tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Effective project management and teamwork skills, with the ability to perform well under pressure.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Benefits

Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting‑edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need. Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost. Professional Development: From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship. People and Culture : In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

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Experience Level Senior Level

Experience Level Senior Level