Team Lead

Wipro; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro is seeking an experienced Team Leader - AML/KYC in Pune to lead a high‑performing team handling CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring. The role requires navigating regulatory expectations, driving accuracy, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage onboarding reviews, escalation handling, and risk reporting, while coaching team members to meet SLAs and quality targets. 8+ years in AML/KYC and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in AML/KYC, Financial Crime Compliance, or Risk Operations.
• Prior experience leading AML/KYC teams is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of global AML/KYC regulations and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AML/KYC analysts to ensure regulatory and client requirements are met.
• Oversee KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, remediation, and transaction monitoring activities.
• Review high‑risk cases, sanctions screening, PEP reviews, and suspicious activity investigations.
• Ensure SLA, quality, productivity, and compliance targets are achieved.
• Drive process improvements and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, compliance teams, and business partners to resolve escalations.
• Prepare and present MIS, operational metrics, and risk reports to management.

Skills

AML/KYC knowledge

CDD

EDD

Transaction Monitoring

Sanctions Screening

PEP Screening

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce

Finance

Business Administration

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader - AML/KYC

Location: Pune

Experience: 8+ Years

Domain: Banking & Financial Services

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader - AML/KYC to lead a team responsible for Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Transaction Monitoring, and Financial Crime Compliance operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AML/KYC regulations, team management, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. Based on internal AML/KYC role requirements and industry-standard leadership expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage AML/KYC analysts to ensure adherence to regulatory and client requirements.
• Oversee KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, remediation, and transaction monitoring activities.
• Review high-risk cases, sanctions screening, PEP reviews, and suspicious activity investigations.
• Ensure SLA, quality, productivity, and compliance targets are met.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, compliance teams, and business partners to resolve escalations.
• Prepare and present MIS, operational metrics, and risk reports to management.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC, CDD, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, and PEP Screening.
• Familiarity with global AML regulations and financial crime compliance frameworks.
• Proven people management and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualification

• Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in AML/KYC, Financial Crime Compliance, or Risk Operations.
• Prior experience leading AML/KYC teams is mandatory.

Keywords: AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, Transaction Monitoring, Financial Crime, Compliance, Team Management, Sanctions Screening, PEP, Risk Management, Banking Operations.