Global professional services firm Guidehouse is actively hiring for the position of Process Associate – Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) at its Chennai, Tamil Nadu facility. This entry-level role (0–2 years experience) focuses on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and crypto-asset compliance, making it an excellent opportunity for freshers and early-career professionals interested in financial crime compliance, blockchain analysis, and fintech risk management.
Job Drive Overview
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Details
Hiring Organization
Guidehouse
Official Job Role
Process Associate – EDD (Job Requisition ID: 41117)
Work Model
Full-Time (In-Office / Site-Based)
Job Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Family
GIC Process (India)
Experience Level
0 to 2 Years (Freshers Allowed)
Domain
Financial Crime, AML, EDD & Crypto Compliance
Travel & Clearance
None Required
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
As an EDD Process Associate at Guidehouse, your daily operations will cover high-risk customer reviews and digital asset investigative tasks:
Trigger & Periodic Reviews: Execute Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for Trigger Reviews (TR) and Periodic Reviews (PR) following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and service level agreements (SLAs).
Profile & Transaction Analysis: Analyze customer risk profiles, transaction activity, and cryptocurrency flows (including wallet behaviors and exchange interactions).
Sanctions & PEP Screening: Conduct thorough screening against adverse media, global sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC), and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) databases.
Crypto Risk Detection: Identify high-risk crypto indicators such as mixers/tumblers, darknet marketplace exposure, privacy coins, cross-chain transfers, and layering across wallets.
Source of Funds/Wealth: Validate customer Source of Funds (SoF) and Source of Wealth (SoW), specifically cross-referencing digital asset activity.
Documentation & Escalation: Draft comprehensive, audit-ready case reports and escalate complex or suspicious cases to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
Eligibility Criteria & Skill Requirements
Educational & Experience Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in any field (preferred).
Experience:0–2 Years of experience in AML, KYC, CDD, or EDD operations.
Core Technical & Knowledge Requirements
Basic understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain mechanics, and transaction flows.
Knowledge of AML regulations and risk-based due diligence principles.
Strong investigative, analytical, and technical writing skills.
Clear written and verbal communication in English.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Exposure to crypto AML, fintech, or digital asset environments.
