Manager - FCU

Credit Saison India; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Credit Saison India seeks a highly analytical Manager for our Financial Crime Unit (FCU). You will lead a team dedicated to detecting, investigating, and preventing money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing, while ensuring compliance with global and local regulations.

You will oversee daily FCU operations, manage investigations, monitor alerts, and drive policy improvements in AML/CTF. Strong leadership and reporting skills are essential for collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in financial crime investigation, AML/CFT compliance, or fraud risk management.
• At least 2 years in supervisory or leadership role.
• CAMS or CFE certification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

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 SARs/STRs to regulatory authorities.
• Develop, implement, and update AML/CTF and fraud prevention policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management, and external authorities during investigations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audit preparations to ensure FCU control framework effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement of FCU tools, systems, and processes through new technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Finance, Business Administration, Law

CAMS or CFE certification

Tools

Transaction monitoring systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description:

Job 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.

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