Cbr Analyst

Tata Consultancy Services Limited; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage: Medical & Health,  D

Dental & Vision

Disability Planning & Insurance

Pet Insurance Plans

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Le

Auto & Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Commuter Benefits

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holid

Legal & Financial Assistance

401K Plan

Performance Bonus

College Fund

Student Loan Refinancing

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) seeks an experienced CBR Analyst to review medium- to high-risk client profiles, perform EDD, and manage sanctions and KYC processes. You will analyze complex client data and document findings with strong narrative quality.

Role emphasizes independent decision-making, detailed risk assessment, and effective communication with senior management, while ensuring regulatory compliance. Buffalo-based, on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/BSA investigative experience.
• Hands-on experience with EDD.
• Hands-on experience with Transaction Monitoring.
• Hands-on experience with KYC/CDD Reviews.
• Hands-on experience with OFAC and Sanctions Screening.
• Hands-on experience with Adverse Media and Reputational Risk Reviews.
• Strong narrative-writing and case documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make risk-based decisions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience reviewing complex customer structures, ownership hierarchies, and high-risk customer profiles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of medium-risk and high-risk client profiles as part of periodic Client Business Reviews (CBR).
• Evaluate internal and external data sources, databases, and operational information to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations and document findings in detailed, high-quality review narratives.
• Analyze and elevate complex KYC concerns to senior management to support timely completion of customer due diligence requirements.
• Conduct reputational risk assessments through negative news screening, sanctions checks, and adverse media reviews.
• Review, evaluate, and process sanctions, watchlist, and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) alerts, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Perform transaction monitoring reviews and investigate unusual or suspicious transaction patterns.
• Analyze customer behavior and transaction activity to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions-related risks.
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigative findings and risk assessments.
• Perform quality control reviews of analyst work products to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Review EDD narratives prepared by analysts and provide feedback on analytical quality, coverage, and risk assessment rationale.
• Ensure adherence to established productivity, quality, SLA, KPI, and KRI targets.
• Identify operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend tactical and strategic solutions.
• Respond to client inquiries and manage escalations in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare management reports and MIS dashboards to support operational oversight and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams, compliance functions, technology groups, and client stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned issues and drive them through resolution in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Skills

AML/BSA investigations

EDD

Transaction Monitoring

KYC/CDD Reviews

OFAC and Sanctions Screening

Adverse Media

Reputational Risk Reviews

Narrative writing

Independent decision making

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Diploma

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CBR Analyst with strong expertise in AML, KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring, and Sanctions Screening. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and investigative skills, demonstrate sound judgment, and have the ability to independently review complex client profiles and financial transactions while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

This role requires exceptional narrative-writing capabilities, risk assessment expertise, and experience working with AML/KYC screening platforms and regulatory databases.

Key Responsibilities

AML/KYC Operations & Risk Reviews

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of medium-risk and high-risk client profiles as part of periodic Client Business Reviews (CBR).
• Evaluate internal and external data sources, databases, and operational information to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations and document findings in detailed, high-quality review narratives.
• Analyze and elevate complex KYC concerns to senior management to support timely completion of customer due diligence requirements.
• Conduct reputational risk assessments through negative news screening, sanctions checks, and adverse media reviews.
• Review, evaluate, and process sanctions, watchlist, and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) alerts, escalating concerns when necessary.

Transaction Monitoring & Investigations

• Perform transaction monitoring reviews and investigate unusual or suspicious transaction patterns.
• Analyze customer behavior and transaction activity to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions-related risks.
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigative findings and risk assessments.

Quality Control & Governance

• Perform quality control reviews of analyst work products to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Review EDD narratives prepared by analysts and provide feedback on analytical quality, coverage, and risk assessment rationale.
• Ensure adherence to established productivity, quality, SLA, KPI, and KRI targets.
• Identify operational issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend tactical and strategic solutions.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Respond to client inquiries and manage escalations in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare management reports and MIS dashboards to support operational oversight and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with internal teams, compliance functions, technology groups, and client stakeholders to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned issues and drive them through resolution in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of AML/BSA investigative experience within the Banking and Financial Services industry.
• Hands‑on experience with Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Hands‑on experience with Transaction Monitoring
• Hands‑on experience with KYC/CDD Reviews
• Hands‑on experience with OFAC and Sanctions Screening
• Hands‑on experience with Adverse Media and Reputational Risk Reviews
• Strong narrative‑writing and case documentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make risk‑based decisions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience reviewing complex customer structures, ownership hierarchies, and high‑risk customer profiles.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $71,000 per year

Location

Buffalo, NY

Job Details

• Function: BUSINESS PROCESS SERVICES
• Role: Analyst
• ID: 438025
• Skills: Know Your Customer
• Salary Range: $55,000 - $71,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

Diploma