AML Analyst

About the AML Analyst Role at Tata Consultancy Services

As an AML Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services, you will play a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity by actively reviewing and analyzing potential money laundering activities. This position involves rigorous alert examination, in-depth customer and transaction research, and meticulous documentation to ensure compliance with global regulatory standards. You will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks, contributing directly to the company's robust compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Alert Review & Analysis: Review AML alerts generated in FCRM, identifying potential red flags such as structuring, high-risk/high-volume transactions, unusual patterns, or significant changes in customer behavior. Analyze the alerted activity along with 30 days of recent account activity to determine context, identify patterns, and assess legitimacy.
• Customer & Transaction Research: Conduct detailed customer profile checks by validating information against internal records to understand expected account behavior.
• Alert Disposition & Escalation: Determine the appropriate outcome for each alert: Close alerts deemed non-suspicious with thorough justification, or escalate suspicious activities for further investigation.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document findings, analysis, and decision rationale in the required FCRM format, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to regulatory expectations. Maintain audit-ready records that support the investigative process and decision outcomes.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all reviews and decisions comply with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), OFAC requirements, internal AML policies, and relevant regulatory guidelines. Support continuous enhancement of AML processes by identifying gaps or patterns in suspicious activity.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Criminal Justice, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4+ years of experience in AML, fraud, compliance, banking operations, or financial services.
• Experience with case management or transaction monitoring systems (e.g., FCRM) is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMS, CFE, or other compliance-related certification (in progress or completed).
• Prior experience in AML alert review, KYC, fraud investigation, or risk management.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Key skills/competency

• AML Compliance
• Financial Crime Investigation
• BSA (Bank Secrecy Act)
• OFAC Regulations
• Transaction Monitoring
• FCRM Systems
• Risk Management
• Fraud Detection
• Case Management
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)