Assistant Manager - FCU

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

Job summary

Credit Saison India invites applications for an Assistant Manager in its Financial Crime Unit (FCU). You will help lead daily FCU operations, supervise analysts, and ensure AML/CTF and fraud prevention compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities include guiding investigations, implementing risk mitigations, preparing reports for senior management and regulators, and coordinating with Legal, Compliance and Risk teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in compliance, AML, fraud investigations, or financial crime prevention.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT laws and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise FCU analysts in monitoring, investigations, and SAR/STR filings.
• Oversee end-to-end investigations of high-risk alerts and regulatory timelines.
• Develop and enforce financial crime detection models and procedures.
• Escalate complex cases and guide risk mitigation decisions.
• Prepare reports on FCU activities and compliance status for leadership and regulators.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and external agencies.
• Conduct training to raise awareness of financial crime typologies and compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminology/Finance/Business Administration/Law

CAMS/CFE/ICA certification

Tools

AML transaction 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.

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 $2 billion. Join us and help build a brighter financial future for millions across the country. Established in 2019, Credit Saison India (CS India) 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, 2.06 million 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.