The Financial Crime Unit (FCU) operates as a managed services and advisory delivery team supporting global financial institutions across Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Transaction Monitoring (TM), and financial crime compliance initiatives.
The team works in a structured, high-volume, and quality-driven environment, collaborating closely with Team Leaders, Quality Control, Subject Matter Experts, and global stakeholders. Entry-level associates are developed through structured training, hands-on exposure, and progressive responsibility across different financial crime domains.
This role is designed for fresh graduates or early-career professionals with less than one year of experience who are looking to build a foundation in financial crime, compliance, and risk operations.
Associates will be trained and deployed across KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and related financial crime workstreams, depending on business needs and individual capability development. At this stage, the focus is on learning, discipline, execution, and quality, rather than prior technical expertise.
Success in this role depends on strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, professional judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, delivery-focused environment.
As an Entry-Level Associate, you will:
- Support financial crime reviews and operational tasks in line with defined procedures, regulatory requirements, and client standards
- Conduct research and analysis using internal systems and publicly available sources
- Accurately document findings, observations, and decisions in required tools and templates
- Follow defined workflows, turnaround times, and quality standards
- Actively participate in training, coaching sessions, and team discussions
- Escalate questions, risks, or data gaps appropriately and in a timely manner
- Work collaboratively with team members, Team Leaders, and Quality Control
- Demonstrate continuous improvement through feedback, learning, and self-development
Minimum Years Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree or college graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- Fresh graduates or candidates with less than one year of experience are welcome
- Prior exposure to AML, KYC, TM, compliance, or financial services is an advantage but not required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools
Key Attributes for Success
- A structured, disciplined, and methodical approach to work
- Accountability and ownership, even at an early career stage
- Openness to feedback and willingness to learn
- Ability to work under deadlines without compromising quality
- Professional judgment when handling sensitive information
- Team orientation and respect for governance and controls
What You Can Expect
- Structured onboarding and foundational training in financial crime and compliance
- Exposure to KYC, Transaction Monitoring, and broader financial crime operations
- Clear performance expectations aligned to quality, accuracy, and productivity
- Ongoing coaching, feedback, and skills development
- Opportunities to grow into specialized, SME, or leadership tracks within FCU based on performance and capability
