Job Description : Analyst – AML / Fraud / SAR
Location : Coimbatore (Onsite)
Employment Type : Full-time
Experience : Minimum 1 year in AML / Fraud / SAR or related domain
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive AML / Fraud Analyst to join our team in Coimbatore. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud Detection, Transaction Monitoring, and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR). You will work closely with compliance and risk teams to ensure regulatory adherence and protect the organization from financial crimes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform AML transaction monitoring, case investigations, and alert disposition.
- Identify, analyze, and escalate potential fraudulent activities or suspicious patterns.
- Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory and internal guidelines.
- Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and review customer profiles for risk assessment.
- Investigate account behaviors, unusual transactions, and red-flag indicators.
- Maintain accurate documentation of investigations and findings.
- Collaborate with compliance, risk, and operations teams to resolve cases.
- Stay updated on regulatory requirements, AML laws, and fraud trends.
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, SLAs, and quality standards.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience in AML, Fraud, Transaction Monitoring, or SAR drafting.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Criminology, or related fields.Understanding of KYC / AML regulations, FATF guidelines, and financial crime typologies.Experience with AML case management systems or transaction monitoring tools (e.g., Actimize, SAS, FICO, etc.).Strong analytical, research, and documentation skills.Ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Skills (Good to Have)
AML or compliance certifications (e.g., ACAMS, CAMS, CFE, ICA).Experience with banking, fintech, or financial services domain.Knowledge of global AML regulations (e.g., BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, EU AMLD).Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.Key Competencies
Attention to detailCritical thinking and problem-solvingStrong communication skills (written & verbal)Ability to handle confidential informationTeam player with a proactive mindset