Assistant Manager - FCU

Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) Private Limited; Indore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisetsu Saison Finance (India) Private Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Financial Crime Unit to lead investigations, oversee daily monitoring, and ensure compliance with AML/CFT and sanctions regimes. You will work with the FCU Manager, guiding analysts and coordinating with Compliance, Legal, and Risk teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in financial crime or AML/CFT, with strong analytical and reporting skills and familiarity with compliance monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Criminology, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in financial crime investigation, AML/CFT compliance, or fraud risk management within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team-lead role within a Financial Crime Unit or compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations, AML laws, and sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC).
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and report-writing skills, with proficiency in using compliance monitoring software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct in-depth investigations into alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, unusual activity reports, and potential sanctions matches.
• Manage the daily workflow of the FCU analyst team, providing guidance, training, and quality assurance reviews on completed cases.
• Draft and file high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of FCU policies, procedures, and system thresholds to enhance detection capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management, as well as external regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies when required.
• Generate regular compliance reports and metrics for senior management to highlight key risks, trends, and operational performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supervisory

Report writing

Data analysis tools

AML/CFT knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Compliance monitoring software

Job description

Job Summary

As an Assistant Manager for the Financial Crime Unit (FCU), you will play a key role in safeguarding the organization against financial crime risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and sanctions violations. Working closely with the FCU Manager, you will oversee daily monitoring operations, lead investigations of suspicious activities, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role requires a proactive professional with strong analytical skills to help mitigate risks and maintain the integrity of our financial operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct in-depth investigations into alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, unusual activity reports, and potential sanctions matches.
• Manage the daily workflow of the FCU analyst team, providing guidance, training, and quality assurance reviews on completed cases.
• Draft and file high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of FCU policies, procedures, and system thresholds to enhance detection capabilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, and Risk Management, as well as external regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies when required.
• Generate regular compliance reports and metrics for senior management to highlight key risks, trends, and operational performance.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Criminology, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in financial crime investigation, AML/CFT compliance, or fraud risk management within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team-lead role within a Financial Crime Unit or compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations, AML laws, and sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC).
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and report-writing skills, with proficiency in using compliance monitoring software and data analysis tools.

Any Graduates

At Credit Saison India, we are driven by Innovation, Inclusion, and Integrity to create a meaningful Impact. As one of India's fastest-growing NBFC lenders, our mission is to bridge the credit gap and transform lives by empowering underserved communities. Our journey is fueled by a team of 1,400+ employees across 80+ branches, with an AUM of over $2billion. Join us and help build a brighter financial future for millions across the country.

Established in 2019, Credit Saison India (CSIndia) is one of the country’s fastest growing Non-Bank Financial Company (NBFC) lenders, with verticals in wholesale, direct lending and tech-enabled partnerships with Non-Bank Financial Companies (NBFCs) and fintechs. Its tech-enabled model coupled with underwriting capability facilitates lending at scale, meeting India’s huge gap for credit, especially with underserved and under penetrated segments of the population. Credit Saison India is committed to growing as a lender and evolving its offerings in India for the long-term for MSMEs, households, individuals and more. Credit Saison India is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and has an AAA rating from CRISIL (a subsidiary of S&P Global) and CARE Ratings. Currently, Credit Saison India has a branch network of 80+ physical offices, 2.06million active loans, an AUM of over US$2B and an employee base of about 1,400 employees.

Credit Saison India is part of Saison International, a global financial company with a mission to bring people, partners and technology together, creating resilient and innovative financial solutions for positive impact. Across its business arms of lending and corporate venture capital, Saison International is committed to being a transformative partner in creating opportunities and enabling the dreams of people. Saison International is the international headquarters (IHQ) of Credit Saison Company Limited, founded in 1951 and one of Japan’s largest lending conglomerates with over 70 years of history and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Company has evolved from a credit-card issuer to a diversified financial services provider across payments, leasing, finance, real estate and entertainment. Based in Singapore, Saison International’s global operations span over Singapore, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil, with active investments in debt, equity, corporate venture capital, and technology.