Project Associate Consultant

(6 months Full Time Employment (Contractual Role- on the payroll of EY) Your key responsibilities Monitor and review payment transactions in real time using screening tools to detect matches with Sanctions (OFAC, UN, EU, HM Treasury), Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and adverse media. Investigate payment alerts for potential sanctions or AML concerns and escalate true hits to Compliance or Financial Crime teams as per internal protocols. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements concerning embargoed jurisdictions, dual-use goods, and sanctioned entities. Analyze payment message formats like SWIFT to identify and resolve screening anomalies. Interpret and apply regulatory sanctions updates across relevant screening systems. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (Operations, Compliance, Technology) to resolve screening issues and implement control improvements. Maintain accurate documentation of decisions taken on alerts Assist with periodic tuning and testing of screening tools to reduce false positives and maintain effectiveness. Technical Excellence Payment Screening Skills and attributes Good presentation skills, communication skills, aggressive at work, people friendly, and team player To qualify for the role you must have Qualification : Any Graduate/ Post Graduate What we look for People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.