Financial Crime Analyst

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About the Team
The Financial Crime Analyst is part of the FIS Business Risk department, supporting international operations to ensure adherence to internal and external Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and related regulatory policies.

This role operates in a dynamic international environment and includes responsibilities related to Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. The position offers opportunities to contribute to projects and system enhancements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Conduct KYC reviews, onboarding, and ongoing refresh of documentation for both retail and corporate clients.
• Perform client name screening against sanctions and terrorism-related watchlists, including follow-up investigations on potential matches.
• Escalate identified breaches to Senior Management, and recommend appropriate action.
• Respond to daily inquiries from business teams regarding KYC matters.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory requests.
• Participate in projects, including testing and implementation of system upgrades.
• Assist in designing and implementing new controls across all covered activities.
• Collaborate closely with other Business Risk teams.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in KYC and AML processes, including onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Sound judgment and the ability to identify and escalate potential compliance issues.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to think beyond established procedures when needed.
• Strong understanding of organizational risk and regulatory expectations.

Added bonus if you have:

• Certifications in AML, Compliance, or Internal Controls.
• Familiarity with mutual funds or broader financial services industry.

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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