Job Title: AML – KYC
Location: Chennai
Openings: 50 Positions
Experience: 1-3+ Years
Qualification: Any Graduate
Job Type: Full-time
Walk-In Date: 3rd October
Time: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Cognizant Office, 12A Building, 1st Floor, Mindspace Hitech City, Hyderabad
Contact: L K Sushma Lakshmi

About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a global leader in information technology, consulting, and business process services. We are committed to helping top companies build stronger businesses by leveraging technology innovation, business process expertise, and a highly skilled, global workforce. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant is a trusted partner for businesses looking to navigate the future of work.

Role & Responsibilities

The Opportunity

As part of our AML/KYC team, you’ll play a vital role in anti-money laundering efforts, client due diligence, sanctions screening, and anti-bribery and corruption compliance. You will leverage your domain knowledge to deliver operational excellence, provide recommendations for regulatory requirements, and implement process enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the KYC Shared Services team.
• Ensure AML Compliance and CDD procedures are followed.
• Monitor and manage the completion of CDD documentation as per applicable KYC/AML Policies & Procedures.
• Conduct monthly alerts review, understanding alert generation due to threshold breaches or account spikes.
• Hands-on experience in Transaction Monitoring and the KYC process.
• Strong understanding of sanctions processes, transaction monitoring, and end-to-end KYC.

Skills Required

• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, including public speaking and presentations.
• Stay updated on business and industry trends, particularly in regulatory developments and financial crime.
• Support team members and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
Experience	6-8 years of experience with financial crimes issues, and at least 5 years of relevant AML/KYC experience.
Analytical Skills	Strong research and analytical abilities to evaluate large data sets and identify higher-risk attributes.
Knowledge	In-depth understanding of the USA Patriot Act, BSA, CIP, and tools like World Check and Lexis-Nexis.
Communication	Strong writing and presentation skills. Proven ability to manage teams and stakeholders effectively.
Compliance Knowledge	Experience performing KYC reviews on various entity types (Trusts, Hedge Funds, regulated entities) and interpreting policies and laws.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can attend the walk-in on 3rd October or contact L K Sushma Lakshmi via email at sushma.lakshmilk@cognizant.com.

Join Cognizant and be part of a forward-thinking team that helps the world’s leading companies address financial crime challenges with AML/KYC expertise.