Assistant Manager - FCU

Credit Saison India; Suryapet; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Saison India seeks a highly analytical Assistant Manager for the Financial Crime Unit (FCU) to lead day-to-day operations, ensure AML/CTF and fraud prevention compliance, and support the FCU Manager in supervising analysts. The role emphasizes investigations, reporting, and risk mitigation with collaboration across Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and external agencies when needed.

Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certification in financial crime prevention (CAMS, CFE, or ICA) is highly preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in compliance, AML, fraud investigations, or financial crime prevention.
• 1–2 years in supervisory or leadership roles overseeing teams.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; report writing.
• Experience with AML transaction monitoring systems and fraud detection tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide FCU analysts in monitoring and investigations.
• Oversee end-to-end investigations and SAR/STR filings.
• Contribute to development of detection models, policies, and procedures.
• Escalate complex cases and provide risk-mitigated decisions.
• Prepare reports and metrics for management and regulators.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and external agencies.
• Provide regular training on financial crime typologies and compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical reasoning

Regulatory compliance

Internal investigations

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or related field

CAMS/CFE/ICA certification (preferred)

Tools

AML monitoring systems

Fraud detection software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Manager for our Financial Crime Unit (FCU). In this role, you will assist in leading the day-to-day operations of the FCU, ensuring the company remains compliant with all anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and fraud prevention regulations. You will support the FCU Manager in supervising analysts, managing complex investigations, and implementing robust risk mitigation strategies to protect the company’s financial integrity and reputation.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide a team of FCU analysts in conducting daily monitoring, transaction analysis, and investigations into suspicious activities.
• Oversee the end-to-end investigation process of high-risk alerts, ensuring timely and accurate filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with regulatory timelines.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial crime detection models, policies, and operational procedures.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex financial crime cases, providing expert guidance and making informed decisions on risk mitigation.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and metrics on FCU activities, trends, and compliance status for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and external law enforcement agencies, to resolve financial crime issues.
• Conduct regular training sessions for team members and broader staff to raise awareness of financial crime typologies and regulatory compliance.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certification in financial crime prevention (e.g., CAMS, CFE, or ICA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in compliance, anti-money laundering, fraud investigation, or financial crime prevention within the financial services industry.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring team members.
• Deep knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations, AML/CFT laws, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify suspicious patterns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting detailed investigative reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using AML transaction monitoring systems, fraud detection software, and data analysis tools.

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