Senior Associate – AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance

Baker Tilly US; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking an AML testing professional in Gurugram to lead independent testing engagements across banking and financial services. You will conduct risk assessments, develop testing plans, validate AML systems and customer risk models, and prepare regulatory-aligned reports.

Join a global advisory network and contribute to ongoing AML operations, continuous improvement, and client-facing deliverables with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Execute AML/CFT and sanctions independent testing engagements against regulatory expectations.
• Develop testing plans, perform fieldwork, document findings with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct end-to-end validations of AML systems and customer risk models.
• Assess model design, segmentation, thresholds, and data inputs/outputs.
• Prepare validation reports aligned with regulatory guidance.
• Support AML operations including KYC/CDD reviews and investigations.
• Drive improvements within managed service delivery while meeting SLAs and regs.
• Collaborate with onshore teams and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to thought leadership and internal training initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality execution across AML engagements.

Responsibilities

• Execute AML/CFT and sanctions independent testing engagements across banking and financial services clients, including risk assessments, control testing, and gap analysis against regulatory expectations.
• Develop testing plans, execute fieldwork, document findings with clear recommendations, and support audit responses, including remediation validation.
• Conduct end-to-end validations of AML transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening models, and customer risk rating models.
• Assess model design, segmentation, thresholds, scenarios, data inputs/outputs, perform soundness reviews.
• Prepare detailed validation reports aligned with regulatory guidance.
• Support ongoing AML operations including transaction monitoring and alert investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within service delivery models with adherence to SLAs.
• Collaborate with onshore teams and client stakeholders for high-quality outcomes.
• Contribute to methodology development and internal training initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality execution across AML Independent Testing, AML Model Validation, and AML Managed Services.

Skills

AML testing

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Gap analysis

Model validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Analytics

Job description

Overview

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory's ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Overview

BTVK Advisory is a leading advisory firm whose specialized professionals guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. BTVK Advisory, and its affiliated entities, have operations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. BTVK Advisory's ultimate parent entity, Baker Tilly US, LLP, is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion.

Responsibilities

Job Description

• Execute AML/CFT and sanctions independent testing engagements across banking and financial services clients, including performing risk assessments, control testing, and gap analysis against regulatory expectations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, FCA, MAS).
• Develop testing plans, execute fieldwork, document findings with clear, actionable recommendations, and support audit and regulatory responses, including remediation validation.
• Conduct end-to-end validations of AML transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening models, and customer risk rating models.
• Assess model design, segmentation, thresholds, scenarios, data inputs/outputs, perform conceptual soundness reviews, outcomes analysis, and benchmarking exercises.
• Prepare detailed validation reports aligned with regulatory guidance (e.g., SR 11-7, model risk management principles).
• Support ongoing AML operations including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD reviews, alert/case investigations, SAR drafting support, and quality assurance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within managed service delivery models while ensuring adherence to client SLAs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with onshore teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes and participate in client meetings, status reporting, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to thought leadership, methodology development, and internal training initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality execution and delivery across AML Independent Testing, AML Model Validation, and AML Managed Services engagements in accordance with regulatory expectations and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Execute AML/CFT and sanctions independent testing engagements across banking and financial services clients, including performing risk assessments, control testing, and gap analysis against regulatory expectations (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, OFAC, FCA, MAS).
• Develop testing plans, execute fieldwork, document findings with clear, actionable recommendations, and support audit and regulatory responses, including remediation validation.
• Conduct end-to-end validations of AML transaction monitoring systems, sanctions screening models, and customer risk rating models.
• Assess model design, segmentation, thresholds, scenarios, data inputs/outputs, perform conceptual soundness reviews, outcomes analysis, and benchmarking exercises.
• Prepare detailed validation reports aligned with regulatory guidance (e.g., SR 11-7, model risk management principles).
• Support ongoing AML operations including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, KYC/CDD reviews, alert/case investigations, SAR drafting support, and quality assurance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within managed service delivery models while ensuring adherence to client SLAs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with onshore teams and client stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes and participate in client meetings, status reporting, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to thought leadership, methodology development, and internal training initiatives.
• Ensure high-quality execution and delivery across AML Independent Testing, AML Model Validation, and AML Managed Services engagements in accordance with regulatory expectations and client requirements.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.