Associate Analyst II - Financial Crime (Kolkata)

About the role

AML RightSource hires Associate Analysts II in Kolkata to advise banks and non-bank financial institutions on fighting financial crime and mitigating its risks. The analyst detects and investigates unusual financial activity by monitoring account activity, checking compliance with regulatory and operational policies and reviewing client files for Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. The role requires independent, efficient work in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and monitor transactional activity to spot potential suspicious activity.
• Verify client identities and understand the nature and purpose of their relationship with the financial institution for KYC.
• Interpret and implement client operating policies on financial data.
• Identify data anomalies and red flags for money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions violations, and escalate them for second-level review.
• Submit written work products for review by AMLRS and client quality control teams, adjust them as requested and apply the feedback.
• Meet deadlines and quality standards, complete advanced tasks such as peer support and training, and conduct quality reviews when needed.
• Work collaboratively in a team and comply with federal and state laws, including anti-money laundering rules, and company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with 1 year of relevant AML/BSA, fraud or compliance experience.
• Strong oral communication skills and the ability to write clear summaries of recommendations and conclusions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred: entrepreneurial spirit, collaboration, adaptability to change and ability to influence and identify improvements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, with quick learning of new tools.
• Physical ability to work at a computer for at least eight hours and to travel between office locations.

Working hours are normally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but may extend outside core hours depending on operations across time zones. The company is an equal opportunity employer and warns about recruitment scams.