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The role of Analyst, Due Diligence Operations based in Gurugram will be responsible for executing screening activities for prospective and existing partners to identify and mitigate financial crime, sanctions, reputational, and regulatory risks.
Responsibilities
The principal responsibilities of this position include:
• Conducting sanctions, Politically Exposed Person (PEP), Special Interest Person (SIP), and adverse media screening for prospective and existing partners.
• Investigating, assessing, and escalating potential screening matches in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintaining accurate screening records, supporting documentation, and audit trails within designated systems including CADENCE and approved document repositories.
• Supporting onboarding, periodic refresh, and event-driven reviews by ensuring all required parties are screened and documented in accordance with established due diligence standards.
• Partnering with Relationship Managers, Due Diligence Operations, Compliance, GFCC Risk SMEs, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely review and resolution of screening findings.
• Ensuring adherence to established service level agreements, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk management standards.
Qualifications
• University Degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of FATF guidance, AML/KYC regulations, OFAC sanctions requirements, and financial crime compliance practices preferred
• Experience using screening and due diligence tools such as Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Bridger, LexisNexis Bankers Almanac, or similar screening platforms preferred.
• Prior experience in Financial Crime Compliance, AML Operations, Sanctions Screening, KYC, Due Diligence Operations, or Risk Management functions.
• Experience performing sanctions, watchlist, PEP, adverse media, or customer due diligence screening activities.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to evaluate screening results, identify risk indicators, and assess potential financial crime exposure.
• Ability to review, interpret, and document screening findings with clear rationale and audit-defensible records.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate screening outcomes and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately.