Risk Consulting - Sanctions Screening and Transaction Monitoring Model Validation, Senior Consultant

About the role

Risk Consulting – FS team at EY helps financial services clients meet regulatory standards through risk analytics and model validation. Senior Consultant validates and enhances sanctions screening and transaction monitoring models, performs quantitative analysis, and supports model implementation across multi‑disciplinary teams. Based in Kochi with extensive travel (>50%) to client sites in the Middle East and North Africa.

What you’ll do

• Validate sanctions screening and transaction monitoring models
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of model performance
• Execute model testing, back‑testing, and threshold calibration
• Analyze large transactional datasets to identify trends and gaps
• Develop and enhance validation methodologies and performance metrics
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate model outputs
• Support model implementation reviews and fine‑tuning
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices

What you’ll bring

• 3-5 years relevant consulting experience
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Economics or related field
• Proficient in SQL and Python
• Knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and screening tools
• Experience with model validation and machine learning algorithms
• Valid passport for international travel

Nice to have

• 3-5 years relevant consulting experience
• Bachelor's in Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Economics or related field
• Proficient in SQL and Python
• Knowledge of AML/CTF regulations and screening tools
• Experience with model validation and machine learning algorithms
• Valid passport for international travel

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree