Cognizant Walk-in Drive on 28th Oct 2023

Walk-in Drive – Subject Matter Expert – KYC/AML

Role Purpose

Reviewing system generated triggers/Alerts which relates to Sanctions/PEP . Need to do a thorough check to understand if the triggered individuals/our client who is using Client services are same/ Sanctioned to minimize the Money Laundering risks and safeguard from Financial crimes.

Analyst also need to consider various AML risk factors and indicators to determine if the Trigger/case needs to be escalated/ required more information from customer.

Major Responsibilities:

• Efficiently Manage alert investigations.
• Understanding the alert type of Sanctions/PEP depending upon the WOC/SDN data.
• Review and investigate Alerts generated by the system and resolving it with various discounting factors as per Sanctions/PEP guidelines.
• Writing a comprehensive analysis of the alert activity to support the decision to resolve a case or RFI with customer /escalate for further action.
• Contacting customer/Internal support team directly for required information for clearing a case/Trigger
• Report the investigation findings for internal review (e.g. External research results, PEP search, review & analysis, results from internal system searches, etc.)
• Understanding the day to day procedural updates and implementing at dealing with Trigger/Case.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners

Basic Details:

• Shift timings would be 20:30 PM to 06:30 AM & 10 30 AM to 08:30 PMand if needed we need to support the business beyond the set timings.
• Rotational Weekly off Would be Friday and Saturday / Sunday and Monday. No Fixed Sat & Sun Week off
• Training from office
• Hybrid Model (should be flexible to do 100% RTO as per business requirements)
• AML/KYC screening experience + 4/5 Years

Skills, Competencies, and Experience Needed:

• Bachelors Degree
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Should be quick learner & Strong decision making skills
• Should be customer/ risk centric
• Should be able to work on strict timelines
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to understand and interpret
• Flexibility to work shifts
• Maintaining a high degree of knowledge of appropriate laws and regulations.
• Preferred any FinCrime certification.