FinCrime Manager

Aspire; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire is seeking a FinCrime Manager to oversee FinCrime Operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce financial crime risks. You will lead analysts, drive process improvements, and align controls with AML/CFT standards.

You will collaborate with KYC, Fraud, and Compliance teams to strengthen data collection, risk assessment, and reporting while mentoring a team and implementing AI-driven automation across operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership in financial crime compliance, AML, KYC, risk management, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and risk assessment methodologies.
• Ability to apply AI tools and frameworks to solve problems.
• Proven leadership with experience managing operational teams and driving performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with compliance-related tools and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FinCrime Ops team, ensuring timely handling of cases per policies and guidelines.
• Oversee a team of 8-12 analysts with metrics like completion rates and turnaround times.
• Identify underperformance trends and develop improvement plans including coaching.
• Design and enhance FinCrime processes balancing compliance with efficiency.
• Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen controls against money laundering and fraud.
• Collaborate with KYC, Fraud, Compliance to improve data collection, risk assessment and reporting.
• Coordinate with external partners to improve collaboration in FinCrime operations.
• Ensure processes align with AML/CFT and global regulatory standards.
• Identify emerging risks and provide insights to senior management.
• Develop and implement AI/automation strategies to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Train and mentor analysts, fostering continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

AML/KYC knowledge

AI concepts

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Tools

AML transaction monitoring systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

About The Company

Founders today are building global companies from day one — but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that!

About The Company

Founders today are building global companies from day one — but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that! We’re building the financial operating system for global founders, bringing banking, software, and automation into a single platform so businesses can move faster across borders and stay focused on building. Aspire is built by people who think from first principles, care deeply about solving hard problems, and take real ownership of their work. Our team brings global experience from leading fintech and technology companies, and many of us are former founders and operators who understand what it takes to build thoughtfully, make trade-offs, and deliver at scale in a global environment. Backed by leading global investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed, Aspire has been trusted by more than 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide to manage their finances since 2018. Together with partners like J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Wise, we’re building for the next generation of global companies.

About The Role

As a FinCrime Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing FinCrime Operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigating financial crime risks. You will lead a team of analysts, provide strategic insights, and drive process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial crime risk management framework.

• Lead and manage the FinCrime Ops team, ensuring timely and thorough handling of cases in accordance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines
• Oversee a team of 8-12 analysts, tracking key operational performance metrics such as completion rates, quality assurance scores, turnaround times, customer interaction and efficiency benchmarks
• Identify underperformance trends and develop structured improvement plans, including coaching, upskilling, and performance management initiatives
• Design and enhance FinCrime Ops processes by balancing compliance requirements with operational efficiency
• Provide strategic recommendations to strengthen controls and mitigate risks related to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (KYC, Fraud, Compliance) to enhance data collection, risk assessment, and reporting processes
• Collaborate with external partners to continuously improve the way of collaborating
• Ensure FinCrime Ops processes align with industry best practices and global regulatory standards (AML, CFT, KYC requirements)
• Identify trends and emerging risks in financial crime, providing insights to senior management for proactive risk management
• Develop and implement AI and automation strategies within FinCrime Ops to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Train and mentor a team of analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

About You

Minimum Qualifications

• More than 3 years of leadership experience in financial crime compliance, AML, KYC, risk management, or related fields within financial services or fintech
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, financial crime typologies, and risk assessment methodologies
• Strong grasp of AI concepts and the ability to apply AI tools (e.g. Claude, n8n, etc.) and frameworks to solve real-world problems at Aspire
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing operational teams and driving performance
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly
• Proficiency in compliance-related tools, transaction monitoring systems, and data analytics

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent
• Experience in fintech, digital banking, or financial services
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes