EY

GDS Consulting_MS Compliance_Transaction Monitoring Staff Analyst

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Oct 21, 2026, 6:52 PM5d ago
Full-timeColombo, Western ProvinceJunior (1+ yr)

About the role

The GDS Consulting_MS Compliance_Transaction Monitoring Staff Analyst at EY is responsible for supporting the compliance team in the financial crime space, helping businesses adhere to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations. The role involves overseeing customer transactions, reviewing customer information, investigating and reporting suspicious activity, and applying AI tools to support compliance workstreams. Key responsibilities include process documentation, stakeholder coordination, operational readiness for AML programs, and escalating issues as needed. Candidates should have a background in finance or related fields, experience in AML transaction monitoring, and strong analytical skills. The position is part of EY's global managed services delivery team, working with clients across banking, capital markets, insurance, and asset management.

Must have

  • Bachelor's /Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, law, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of work experience in AML Transaction Monitoring
  • Demonstrated experience in a consulting role or within a large corporate environment, with a strong understanding of global Financial Crime Compliance practices
  • Good understanding of SAR drafting and AML regulatory reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
  • Good understanding of banking industry, its products, and services
  • Experience analysing financial/bank statements
  • Experience in interpreting policy documents
  • Willingness to work from office; 5 days a week
  • Willingness to work on Indian Holidays as per client requirement
  • Willingness to work in shifts, if required
  • Willingness to travel, within the country and internationally as required
  • Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems and other emerging AI capabilities and tools.

Nice to have

  • Good English communication skills - written as well as verbal
  • Possess energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead
  • PC Proficiency, including MS Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently deliver results within strict deadlines
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • The ability to work under pressure independently as well as collaboratively with the team

Technologies

  • Excel
  • Generative AI
  • Microsoft 365
  • Powerpoint
  • Prompt Engineering

Highlights

The role requires willingness to work from the office five days a week, including on Indian holidays as per client requirements, and may involve shift work and travel both within India and internationally. EY offers continuous learning, flexible career development, and a diverse, inclusive culture.