FinCrime-Compliance-Crypto Investigations-Senior

Financial Crime Operations

The Compliance team at EY GDS partners with other EY offices across the globe to provide an array of compliance solutions to our clients. The team works on short to long term

engagements to assist in establishing, maintaining, and reviewing the outputs of business functions and compliance programs.

Financial crime risks relating to anti-money laundering (AML), terrorist financing, anti-bribery controls, sanctions compliance and fraud are a high focus for regulated businesses and external scrutiny as regulation and practice continues to evolve. Responsible for developing and overseeing the financial crime and fraud prevention framework, designed to ensure client(s) are compliant, protected from risk and loss from financial crime.

The Opportunity

As a part of our Global Managed Services Delivery team, you will be working with EY offices across the globe to provide an array of compliance solutions to our clients. The team works on short to long term engagements to provide assistance in establishing, maintaining and reviewing the outputs of business functions and compliance programs.

Our Financial Crime Consulting team consists of hundreds of professionals who advise and drive change for the firm’s banking, capital markets, insurance, digital payments, crypto exchange, non-banking financial 

institutions and asset management clients on Financial Crime. Our Financial Crime Consulting team specializes in following competencies:

• Crypto Investigations
• Transaction monitoring
• Fraud Investigation
• SAR drafting
• Customer screening
• Payment screening filtering for Sanctions, PEPs and adverse media
• KYC Remediation
• Compliance testing and FATCA
• Financial crime risk assessment reviews 
• AI Tools & Automation

Key Responsibilities

As a Financial Crime Compliance Senior Analyst, you will predominantly support the compliance team in the financial crime space. You will help businesses comply with financial crime regulations and adhere to relevant client(s) policies and procedures related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing.

• Devising process documentation and translating complex processes into easy-to-follow instructions
• Lead or assist in training programs to raise awareness and improve AML compliance within the organization
• Assist in the enhancement of AML processes and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Day-to-day coordination of project and related activities driven by the compliance function
• Subject-matter knowledge to address the process concerns, floor queries and coach & mentor AML analysts
• Preparing MIS for senior management and providing advisory support to business units Build professional relationships within the firm as well as with the clients and must participate in business development activities
• Seek to understand the overall process and objective of the project
• Demonstrate integrity, respect and be able to work independently or collaboratively with teams as may be required
• Coordinating efforts with internal stakeholders as appropriate
• Demonstrate an application & solution-based approach to problem solving
• Take ownership and initiatives to help improve the status quo
• Multi-task, learn on the job and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for implementing AI analytics and automation that drive measurable improvements across financial crime compliance operations.
• Partner with technology teams to design, implement, and continuously enhance AI-driven solutions, improving operational efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes.

Proficiency in Crypto Fraud & Transaction Investigations:  

• Conduct complex investigations of cryptocurrency transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, transfers, swaps, and cross-chain activity, to identify potential fraud, money laundering, and financial crime risks.
• Analyze customer profiles, wallet activity, blockchain transactions, and behavioral patterns to detect suspicious activity and support risk-based decision making.
• Document investigative findings, prepare case narratives, and escalate suspicious activity through internal reporting and SAR processes, as applicable.
• Utilize blockchain analytics tools to trace fund flows, identify exposure to illicit actors, and support fraud, AML, sanctions, and regulatory investigations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key crypto fraud typologies, including investment scams, account takeover, social engineering, money mule activity, sanctioned exposure, and sanctions evasion.
• Understand risks associated with centralized exchanges, self-custody wallets, DeFi protocols, stablecoins, cross-border transfers, and privacy-enhancing technologies.
• Experience using blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, CipherTrace, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Provide guidance and quality support to junior investigators while contributing to process improvements, trend analysis, and fraud risk mitigation initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for Success 

• Professional certifications in blockchain analytics and cryptocurrency investigations (e.g., Chainalysis Reactor Certification, TRM Certified Investigator, Elliptic or equivalent) are highly desirable.
• Professional certification such as CAMS, CFE, ICA, which is considered advantageous
• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate
• Exhibit analytical skills and attention to detail while maintaining a holistic view and logical thinking
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of internal controls for financial services business processes
• Ability to establish client (process owner/functional heads) and internal relationships
• Assess, validate and challenge AI-generated outputs, applying subject matter expertise and regulatory judgement to support decision-making.
• Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering, with the ability to design advanced prompts, critically evaluate AI-generated outputs, and leverage AI solutions to enhance analysis, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor's /Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, law, or a related field
• 4-8 years of experience in Financial Crime Risk Management supporting banking and financial services industry in managing their BSA/CTF regulatory compliance operation
• Demonstrated experience in a consulting role or within a large corporate environment, with a strong understanding of global Financial Crime Compliance practices in the financial services industry
• Good understanding of SAR drafting and AML regulatory reporting
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Good understanding of the banking industry, its products, and services
• Experience analysing financial/bank statements
• Experience in interpreting policy documents
• Willingness to work from office all 5 days a week
• Willingness to work on Indian Holidays as per client requirement
• Willingness to work in shifts, if required
• Willingness to travel, within the country and internationally as required
• Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems and other emerging AI capabilities and tools.

 Ideally, you'll also have:

• Good English communication skills - written as well as verbal
• Possess energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and consistently deliver results within strict deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective project management and teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure

What working at EY offers:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.