Assistant Manager – AML / KYC | Forensic & Financial Crime | Deloitte Bengaluru

Job Description

Summary

Deloitte South Asia LLP is hiring an Assistant Manager – AML/KYC (Anti-Money Laundering / Know Your Customer) for its Forensic & Financial Crime team in Bengaluru. This role is designed for professionals with hands-on experience in AML compliance, KYC remediation, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and financial crime investigations.

As an Assistant Manager, you will support Deloitte’s global clients in detecting, preventing, and mitigating money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud risks. You will gain exposure to AML advisory projects, regulatory compliance frameworks, forensic investigations, and end-to-end risk management solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with expertise in AML program implementation, financial crime compliance, and advisory consulting to grow their career with one of the world’s leading firms.

Job Details at a Glance

Key Responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager – Financial Crime Compliance, you will:

• Apply expertise in AML concepts, FATF standards, Wolfsberg principles, and global AML laws.
• Conduct AML transaction monitoring to identify suspicious activity and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Perform KYC checks, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, PEP checks, and file remediation.
• Analyze transactional and customer data to identify anomalies, patterns, or risks related to financial crime.
• Draft and review AML-related documentation, policies, risk assessments, and advisory memos.
• Conduct forensic investigations on alerts and cases generated by automated monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients on AML program design, gap assessments, and compliance testing.
• Utilize public and private research databases to perform company, customer, and transaction background checks.
• Mentor junior analysts and support knowledge-sharing sessions on AML/KYC best practices.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with regulators, auditors, and client compliance teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Finance, Risk, Business, or Law.
• CFE, ACAMS, or equivalent AML/Financial Crime certification (preferred).

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of AML laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., PMLA 2002, Bank Secrecy Act, Patriot Act).
• Experience in KYC remediation, AML policy review, AML risk assessment, and sanctions testing.
• Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems, reporting tools, and AML system implementation.
• Strong MS Office and database research skills (CapitalIQ, Factiva, etc.).

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Client-focused approach with problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and lead small teams.

Why Join Deloitte?

• Global Exposure – Work on international AML/KYC and forensic compliance projects.
• Learning & Growth – Gain experience with regulatory standards, AML advisory, and cutting-edge tools.
• Diverse Projects – Support financial services, fintech, and multinational clients on compliance and fraud prevention.
• Hybrid Flexibility – Work from office, client site, or remotely as required.
• Career Path – Contractual role with potential for extension or conversion based on performance.

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Take the next step in your AML/KYC compliance career with Deloitte.
👉 Apply on Deloitte’s official careers page to apply for the Assistant Manager – AML/KYC (Forensic & Financial Crime) role in Bengaluru.