AVP/VP - Financial Crime Compliance - Chennai

Location: Chennai • Experience: Senior Level • Openings: 1

Job description

Job Title : AGM/AVP – Financial Crime Compliance (FCC)

Locations : Chennai

Work Model: Work from office

Candidate Expectation

Candidates with 20-25 years of experience into Global Banking Operations & Relevant 20+Years into Financial Crime Compliance (FCC).-

Prior experience with top-tier consulting firms (Big 4 / Strategy firms) or global services organizations preferred.

Experience working with multi-geo teams and global clients (US, Europe, APAC).

Experience leading large, complex transformation programs from strategy through execution, including roadmap design and delivery oversight.

Track record of delivering at all levels within an organization of both business & IT (digital) capabilities.

Knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, ML, Blockchain).

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging C-suite executives and influencing strategic decisions.

Preferred candidate Industry

Outsourcing/BPO/KPO/Management consulting/GCC/GBS

Job Description:

20-25 years with relevant experience in Banking & Financial Service domain Fin crime compliance

Relevant experience in Fin crime compliance ,AML Transaction Monitoring / Sanctions / for working for Global Bank

Preferably prior experience in reviewing clients / performing AML

Previous Project Management both predictive and adaptive model, Governance and PMO experience, this role will focus on Agile methodology

Capability to independently manage large initiatives

Experience in the Banking / Finance industry of which at least 5 years should be in change / transformation space or associated with change/transformation initiatives.

Knowledge of Client Lifecycle processes, procedures and experience with AML data structures / data flows is preferred. Client Outreach specific knowledge an advantage.

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Strong People & Process Management skills

Relevant experience in work allocation, preparation of MIS and various reports as per requirements

Should be able to build and maintain relationships at all levels

Good leadership qualities coupled with Client interfacing skills

Should have hands on experience on AML tools such as World Check, Lexis Nexis, Bankers Almanac, Negative News Searches, OFAC search, Factiva, RDC, SEC, FINRA, One source, PI Navigator, Orbis and other like sites and services.

Good understanding of Anti Money Laundering with proficiency in various entity types and ability to analyse complex ownership structures

Support the adoption and adherence of the project management best practices/ principles and standardized template for managing projects across the region

Ensuring operational targets on productivity and quality are achieved as agreed with the clients

Responding to queries, handle level 1 escalation and provide solution for closure of open points

Timely escalation of issues to Hub Managers & interfaces to address escalations.

Manage Agile programs independently

Provide quality support and guidance on best practices to ensure high level of project management integrity

Managing tracking and reporting for project portfolios for the region

Provide analytical insights to the project team for consumption of management and key stakeholders

Preparing of MIS as per process requirement

Performing regular reviews with team members

Participating actively in Calibration meetings with quality control team.

Monitoring the overall functioning of processes, identifying improvement areas and implementing adequate measures to maximize client satisfaction level.

Motivating and leading teams for running successful business process operations with proven ability of achieving Service Delivery / Process Targets and Benchmarks

Pro-actively flag issues to avoid surprises

Performing Appraisals for the team leaders on a monthly, half yearly and annual basis.

Flexible with night shifts

Preferred candidate Industry

Outsourcing/BPO/KPO/Management consulting/GCC/GBS

Key skills: AML,KYC,FCC, Financial Crime Compliance, Transaction Monitoring, AML Operations, KYC / AML, Financial Crime, Banking Operations, Sanctions, PMO, Client Onboarding, AML Transformation, ACAMS certificate , CAMS certificate