EY is hiring an Associate Analyst- MENA FinCrime for its Central Financial Crime Team in Kochi. The role is suitable for candidates with 0-3 years of work experience who can support corporate and individual client research, due diligence reviews, sanctions screening and financial crime risk assessments. The analyst will also work with client-serving teams and help test financial crime prevention technology systems. It is worth considering for candidates who want exposure to global compliance processes, AML controls and investigations within a large professional services organisation.
Company Overview
EY is a global professional services organisation operating across assurance, consulting, strategy and transactions, and tax. Its Global Delivery Services teams support EY’s international practices through specialised research, analysis, compliance and technology work. Experience with EY can add exposure to structured processes, international stakeholders and regulated business operations on a CV.
| Company Name | EY |
| Job Role | Associate Analyst- MENA FinCrime |
| Job Location | Kochi |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Experience | 0-3 years of work experience |
| Category | Freshers Job |
Role Overview
The Associate Analyst will support the first line of defence compliance framework used by EY’s global financial crime function. The work combines research, document analysis, screening and coordination with teams that serve clients across markets.
- Research corporate and individual clients using relevant information sources.
- Review and analyse client due diligence information.
- Screen clients and related parties for sanctions, politically exposed person and adverse media indicators.
- Assess client risk based on available information and identified financial crime concerns.
- Liaise with client-serving teams to clarify information and support compliance decisions.
- Contribute to the testing and validation of financial crime prevention technology systems.
- Support the development and execution of global first line of defence compliance processes.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Candidates with 0-3 years of work experience can apply, including freshers within the stated experience range.
- The position is based in Kochi.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of EY’s global first line of defence compliance processes.
- Execute assigned financial crime compliance activities for the Central Financial Crime Team.
- Conduct background research on corporate and individual clients.
- Examine client due diligence records and identify information relevant to risk assessment.
- Perform sanctions, politically exposed persons and adverse media screening.
- Evaluate client risk and communicate relevant findings to client-serving teams.
- Work with stakeholders to obtain or clarify client-related information.
- Assist with testing and validation activities for financial crime prevention technology systems.
Skills Required
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- A logical mindset and the ability to assess information carefully.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication.
- A client-first approach when working with internal or client-serving teams.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
- Adaptability when working with global teams and processes.
- Knowledge of client due diligence and Know Your Client procedures.
- Understanding of Anti-Money Laundering requirements.
- Knowledge of Economic and Trade Sanctions.
- Understanding of Anti-Bribery and Corruption controls.
- Experience or knowledge of sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
- Risk assessment skills.
Why Join EY
This role offers practical exposure to the global first line of defence model and the Central Financial Crime Team’s compliance processes. Candidates can build experience across client due diligence, AML, sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening while also contributing to the testing of technology used for financial crime prevention. Working with client-serving teams and global processes can provide a structured learning environment for an early-career compliance professional.
How to Apply for EY Hiring 2026
Eligible and Interested candidates can apply using the below-mentioned link before the link expires. Applicants need to register with the company portal in order to complete the registration process.
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