Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Greetings from CES!

We have an immediate job for you as an Analyst/Senior Analyst - Anti-Money Laundering - Compliance - Hyderabad.

Location: Hyderabad

Shift Timings: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST.

Notice Period: Immediate Joiner's (15 days or 30 days)

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Compliance Analyst include:

· Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance: Collecting and verifying confidential client data, conducting reviews of client KYC documentation stored in repositories and publicly available information, performing the necessary initial and ongoing AML screenings against relevant search engines and sanction lists, and communicating/escalating issues to Compliance management and the relevant regional AML officer when applicable.

· Conflicts Checks: Conducting conflicts checks when investment professionals are interested in receiving Material Non-Public Information (MNPI). If in possession of MNPI, the issuer will generally be added to a Restricted List. In other instances where investment teams do not want to be restricted, an Information Wall might be erected. Upon completion of the conflicts checks, the proper investment team and legal contacts are notified, and Restricted List updates could be required. Involves multi-tasking, communicating with multiple departments and meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

· Electronic Communication Monitoring: Monitoring electronic communications (including emails) of investment professionals and marketing staff, and when necessary, escalating to Compliance management. Routine and targeted email reviews are focused on, for example, insider trading, leakage of confidential information, rumors, etc.

· Employee Personal Trade Requests: Processing and pre-approving personal trade requests by employees to ensure compliance with personal investment policies.

· Surveillance: Conducting surveillance reviews as part of the Compliance surveillance program including, but not limited to, market abuse, investment compliance, code of ethics and personal trading.

· General Compliance: Performing and assisting with global compliance tasks, ad-hoc requests and special projects as requested.

Experience Required

· 5+ years’ experience in the financial services industry with relevant experience in Compliance;

· AML Compliance experience preferred; and

· Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Preferred ACAMS or similar AML certification completed per industry standards

Personal Attributes

· Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention-to-detail;

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

· Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism;

· Able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure fast paced environment;

· Energized by learning new things and engaging across a wide range of issues;

· Able to exercise sound judgment; and

· Ability to work with strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives, talents, and backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Best Regards,

Asheesh Pillay