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Mock Interview Script – AML/KYC Analyst (L2 Experience)

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Mock Interview Script – AML/KYC Analyst (L2 Experience)

1. Introduction

Interviewer:
Tell me about yourself.

Candidate:
“I am an AML/KYC Analyst with around X years of experience in financial crime compliance. I have worked on customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

In my previous role, I handled high-risk customer reviews, sanctions screening, and suspicious activity investigations. I am familiar with global AML regulations such as FATF recommendations and local regulations like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

I focus on applying a risk-based approach to identify suspicious patterns, reduce false positives, and ensure regulatory compliance.”

2. Technical AML / KYC Questions

Question 1: What are the stages of money laundering?

Answer:

Placement – Introducing illegal funds into the financial system.
Layering – Moving funds through complex transactions to hide origin.
Integration – Reintroducing funds into the legitimate economy.

Example:
Criminal deposits cash → transfers between multiple accounts → purchases real estate.

1. Introduction

Interviewer:
Good morning. Please introduce yourself.

Candidate:
Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity.

My name is Kavya. I have experience in AML/KYC compliance, where I worked on customer due diligence, KYC verification, and transaction monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

I have handled tasks such as reviewing customer profiles, verifying documents, identifying high-risk customers, and escalating suspicious activities when required. I am familiar with AML regulations, risk-based approach, sanctions screening, and PEP checks.

I am detail-oriented, compliance-focused, and interested in preventing financial crime. I am looking forward to contributing my skills to your compliance team.[

Question 2: What is the difference between KYC, CDD, and EDD?

Answer:

Term	Meaning
KYC	Process of verifying customer identity
CDD	Assessing customer risk profile
EDD	Enhanced checks for high-risk customers

Example:
EDD applies to:

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
High-risk jurisdictions
High-value clients

Question 3: What is a Risk-Based Approach in AML?

Answer:
A Risk-Based Approach (RBA) means applying enhanced controls for high-risk customers and simplified checks for low-risk customers.

Risk factors include:

Customer type
Geography
Transaction behavior
Product type

This helps institutions allocate compliance resources effectively.

3. Scenario-Based Questions

Scenario 1: Unusual Transaction Pattern

Interviewer:
A customer with a normal salary account suddenly receives multiple international transfers. What would you do?

Candidate:

Steps I would follow:

Review the customer profile and occupation
Check transaction history
Identify source of funds
Screen counterparties for sanctions or high-risk jurisdictions
Escalate to compliance team if suspicious
File Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) if required

6. Tools & Systems

Interviewer:
What AML tools have you used?

Candidate:

Examples include:

Transaction monitoring systems
Sanctions screening tools
Case management systems

Examples of platforms:

Actimize
World-Check
SAS AML
Oracle Mantas

7. Investigation Question

Interviewer:
What steps do you take when investigating a suspicious alert?

Candidate:

My investigation process includes:

Alert review
Customer profile analysis
Transaction pattern analysis
External database screening
Documentation review
Decision (close or escalate)
SAR filing if necessary

8. Behavioral Question

Interviewer:
Tell me about a challenging AML case you handled.

Candidate Example:

“A transaction monitoring alert identified multiple cash deposits just below reporting thresholds. After analyzing the pattern, I suspected structuring.

I conducted further investigation, reviewed linked accounts, and found similar activity across multiple branches.

I escalated the case to the compliance team, which resulted in a Suspicious Activity Report being filed.

9. Closing Question

Interviewer:
Why do you want this role?

Candidate:

“I want to grow my career in financial crime compliance and work on complex investigations. This role offers an opportunity to deepen my expertise in AML risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and transaction monitoring while contributing to preventing financial crime.”

✅ Pro Tip for L2 Interviews

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