AVP / VP - Financial Crime Compliance

Golden Opportunities; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Opportunities is seeking a senior professional with 20-25 years of experience in Banking & Financial Services, focusing on Financial Crime Compliance (FCC). The role requires AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring expertise with prior global program leadership experience.

You will manage large, multi-geo transformations, engage with C-suite stakeholders, and drive PMO governance and data-driven reporting. Night shifts may be required in some regions.

Qualifications

• 20-25 years of experience in Banking & Financial Services, focusing on FinCrime compliance.
• Experience with AML/KYC and global transaction monitoring in multinational settings.
• Proven ability to lead large transformation programs from strategy to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile programs and PMO governance for regional initiatives.
• Manage multi-geo teams and align with C-suite stakeholders.
• Oversee AML data structures, client lifecycle processes and MIS reporting.
• Drive adherence to project management best practices and templates.

Skills

AML

KYC

Financial Crime Compliance

Transaction Monitoring

Sanctions

PMO

Client Onboarding

AML Transformation

Banking Operations

Global Programme Leadership

Job description

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 globalservices 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/Managementconsulting/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 perrequirements


• 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 projectmanagement 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 andimplementing 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 BenchmarksPro-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.