AVP - Anti Money Laundering

slice; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible hours

Learning & upskilling

Job summary

slice is hiring an Assistant Vice President to lead its AML function in Bengaluru, driving monitoring, investigations, and regulatory compliance. You will build scalable controls, guide cross-functional teams, and strengthen risk management across products and customer journeys.

The role requires 8–12+ years in AML/Financial Crime, strong KYC/EDD knowledge, and experience with audits. CAMS/ICA preferred, with a focus on operational excellence and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Commerce/Law; Master’s preferred.
• 8–12+ years in AML or related fields within Banking/FinTech.
• Strong knowledge of PMLA, RBI, FIU-IND, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML operations including monitoring, sanctions screening, and case investigations.
• Ensure RBI, PMLA, FIU-IND compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Review STRs/CTRs and audits.
• Improve AML rules and investigations workflows.
• Mentor AML team and drive capability building.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, and Ops to implement controls.

Skills

AML leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

CAMS/ICA certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Commerce/Law

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SQL

Case management systems

AML monitoring tools

Job description

Lead our Anti-Money Laundering function as an Assistant Vice President, driving transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen the bank's AML framework, build scalable controls, and ensure compliance with RBI and PMLA regulations.

What you will do:

• Lead the AML operations function, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk reviews, and case investigations.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, PMLA, FIU-IND, FATF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs), and regulatory submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement of AML monitoring rules, risk scenarios, and investigation workflows to improve detection efficiency.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to implement AML controls across products and customer journeys.
• Conduct AML risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for new products, channels, and business initiatives.
• Monitor key AML metrics, identify emerging risks, and present insights to senior leadership.
• Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Develop and implement AML policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Mentor and manage a high-performing AML team, driving capability building and operational excellence.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to improve productivity, reduce false positives, and enhance investigation quality.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Law, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is preferred.
• 8–12+ years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud Risk, or Regulatory Compliance within Banking, FinTech, or Financial Services.
• Strong knowledge of PMLA, RBI Master Directions, FIU-IND reporting requirements, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Experience handling regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and governance reporting.
• Proven experience leading AML investigation teams and managing large-scale operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex transaction patterns and identify financial crime risks.
• Experience working with AML monitoring tools, case management systems, SQL, or data analytics platforms is an added advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• CAMS, ICA, or other AML/Compliance certifications are preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while driving operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Life at slice:

Life so good, you’d think we’re kidding:

• An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees & their dependents. We’ll love you and take care of you, our promise.
• Flexible working hours. Just don’t call us at 3AM, we like our sleep schedule.
• Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life.
• A reward system that celebrates hard work and milestones throughout the year. Expect a gift coming your way anytime you kill it here.
• Learning and upskilling opportunities. Seriously, not kidding.
• Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel like home. An environment so good, you’ll forget the term “colleagues can’t be your friends”.

At slice, we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We never discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by the applicable law.

We consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the applicable law. Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

About slice:

slice

A new bank for a new India

slice’s purpose is to make the world better at using money and time, with a major focus on building the best consumer experience for your money. We’ve all felt how slow, confusing, and complicated banking can be. So, we’re reimagining it. We’re building every product from scratch to be fast, transparent, and feel good, because we believe that the best products transcend demographics, like how great music touches most of us.

Our cornerstone products and services: slice savings account, slice UPI credit card, slice UPI, and slice business are designed to be simple, rewarding, and completely in your control. At slice, you’ll get to build things you’d use yourself and shape the future of banking in India. We tailor our working experience with the belief that the present moment is the only real thing in life. And we have harmony in the present the most when we feel happy and successful together.

We’re backed by some of the world’s leading investors, including Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Advent International, Blume Ventures, and Gunosy Capital.