Manager - FCU

Saison International; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Saison International is seeking a Manager for its Financial Crime Unit in Pune. You will lead a team to detect, investigate, and prevent financial crimes, ensuring compliance with global and local standards.

The role focuses on risk mitigation, SAR/STR filings, and collaboration with regulators and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds 5+ years in financial crime and a leading role, with CAMS/CFE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in financial crime investigation, AML/CFT compliance, or fraud risk management, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• CAMS or CFE certification is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with complex data.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills for senior management and authorities.
• Proficiency in financial crime detection systems and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FCU, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Oversee end-to-end investigation of suspicious financial activities with thorough documentation.
• Monitor transaction monitoring systems and file SARs/STRs with authorities.
• Develop and update AML/CTF and fraud prevention policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and external agencies during investigations.
• Conduct risk assessments and audit prep to ensure FCU control effectiveness.
• Improve FCU tools and processes by adopting new technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Fraud investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Criminology/Finance/Business Admin/Law)

Tools

Transaction monitoring software

Compliance databases

Job description

## Manager - FCUApply: Pune: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: 30 October 2026 (13 days left to apply): REQ-002355Job Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Manager for our Financial Crime Unit (FCU). In this role, you will lead a team of specialists dedicated to detecting, investigating, and preventing financial crimes, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing. You will be responsible for overseeing daily FCU operations, ensuring compliance with global and local regulatory standards, and implementing robust risk mitigation strategies to protect the organization's integrity and assets. Job Responsibilities \\* Lead and manage the Financial Crime Unit, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to team members. \\* Oversee the end-to-end investigation of suspicious financial activities, ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution. \\* Monitor transaction monitoring systems, evaluate alerts, and ensure accurate and timely filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) / Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to regulatory authorities. \\* Develop, implement, and update anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and fraud prevention policies and procedures. \\* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management, as well as external law enforcement and regulatory bodies during investigations. \\* Conduct regular risk assessments and audit preparations to ensure the effectiveness of the FCU control framework. \\* Drive the continuous improvement of FCU detection tools, systems, and processes through the integration of new technologies and methodologies. Job Qualifications \\* Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. \\* A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime investigation, AML/CFT compliance, or fraud risk management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. \\* Professional certification such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is highly preferred. \\* Deep knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices. \\* Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data. \\* Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to senior management and external authorities. \\* Proficiency in financial crime detection systems, transaction monitoring software, and data analysis tools.