FinCrime Manager

Crane Venture Partners; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire is seeking a FinCrime Manager to oversee FinCrime Operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing a team of analysts. You will drive risk-based process improvements, collaborate with KYC, Fraud and Compliance teams, and align operations with AML/CFT standards.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in financial crime or related fields, strong regulatory knowledge, and experience applying AI tools to optimize investigations and controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial crime compliance, AML, KYC, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience applying AI tools/frameworks to solve problems in financial crime ops.

Responsibilities

• Lead FinCrime Ops team and ensure compliant case handling.
• Track performance metrics: throughput, QA scores, turnaround times.
• Identify underperformance and implement improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

AML/KYC knowledge

Risk assessment

AI concepts & tools

Analytical thinking

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Compliance tooling

Tools

Claude

n8n

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!

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

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