Sumitomo Mitsui Banking - Analyst - Compliance

The role is part of Compliance team of a Japanese bank. The candidate would be expected to work from office for all 5 days. Its is a critical role in banking organisation and hence, proper training would be imparted along with practical exposure for one to come upto speed at very fast pace
Candidate will be working in Transaction monitoring team and will investigate transactions through AML monitoring tools like Fircosoft and Actimize
Regular review and initiate for enhancement
Immediate joiners only

About the Role:

We are hiring an Analyst Compliance to join the Transaction Monitoring team of a leading Japanese bank. This is a critical role within the Compliance function, responsible for identifying, investigating, and mitigating financial crime risks, particularly related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

The role offers structured training along with hands-on exposure, enabling candidates to quickly come up to speed in a fast-paced and highly regulated banking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform transaction monitoring and investigation of alerts generated through AML systems to identify suspicious activities

- Analyze customer transactions to assess money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, and fraud-related risks

- Utilize AML monitoring tools such as Fircosoft and Actimize for alert review, investigation, and disposition

- Conduct detailed investigations, document findings, and prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported case narratives

- Escalate suspicious activities as required and support filing of STR/SARs in line with regulatory and internal policies

- Ensure compliance with global and local AML regulations, internal policies, and standard operating procedures

- Participate in regular reviews of monitoring rules, thresholds, and scenarios, and initiate enhancement recommendations

- Support audits, regulatory inspections, and internal compliance reviews

- Collaborate closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of alerts

- Maintain high standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and regulatory adherence

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and Financial Crime Compliance

- Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail

- Ability to work under pressure and manage time-sensitive investigations

- Good written and verbal communication skills for documentation and reporting

- Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a structured banking environment

Educational Qualifications:

- MBA (Finance) OR CA / ICWA (Inter preferred)

Experience:

- Relevant experience in Transaction Monitoring / AML / Compliance within banking or financial services is preferred

- Freshers with strong academic background and AML exposure may be considered, depending on fit