KYC and EDD Analyst
About the role
The KYC and EDD Analyst at EY will join the Financial Crime Operations team, supporting compliance efforts related to anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and fraud prevention. The role involves analyzing legal and financial documents, conducting client screening and risk assessments, and applying AI tools to enhance compliance processes. Key responsibilities include process documentation, stakeholder coordination, operational readiness for AML programs, and escalating issues as needed. Candidates should have a background in finance, accounting, economics, or law, with 1-3 years of relevant experience in AML, KYC, or related compliance functions. The position offers opportunities for continuous learning, leadership development, and working in a diverse, global environment.
Must have
- Bachelor's /Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, law, or a related field
- 1-3 years of work experience in AML – KYC and/or Sanction Screening and/or transaction monitoring and/or regulatory reporting etc
- 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 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 KYC tools/processes 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 within India and internationally. Application instructions are to contact EY if you meet the criteria.
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