Team Leader - Wealth Management AML CRF

Northern Trust Corp; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp in Pune, India, seeks a Team Leader for Wealth Management AML CRF to lead the new Client Risk Framework Review team, ensuring delivery, quality, and risk controls. The role emphasizes stakeholder management, audit readiness, and process execution across CRF operations.

You will guide day-to-day AML/KYC workflows, manage capacity, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with Wealth Management strategy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of AML/KYC experience with people management exposure.
• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations, customer due diligence and onboarding processes.
• Experience handling complex client structures including trusts, funds, and legal entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the AML CRF Review Team with clear objectives and regular feedback.
• Oversee day-to-day CRF operations ensuring compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and MI to drive service quality, productivity, and risk management.
• Coordinate with AML, Compliance, Risk, Audit and HR teams to strengthen controls and implement changes.

Skills

AML/KYC expertise

People management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

CAMS/ACAMS certification

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Team Leader - Wealth Management AML CRFApply: Pune, India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 10, 2026 (16 days left to apply): R161285**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. **Role Summary**The Team Lead is responsible for leading the new Wealth Management AML Client Risk Framework Review Team in Pune.The role is responsible for daily business-as-usual delivery, process establishment, service quality, operational risk management, performance management, team culture, and alignment with the broader Wealth Management strategy.The position requires strong operational leadership, sound AML/KYC technical knowledge, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to translate regulatory and business requirements into sustainable processes, controls, and measurable outcomes.**Key Responsibilities****People Leadership and Team Management*** Lead, coach, and develop team members through clear objectives, regular one-to-one discussions, timely feedback, and documented performance management.* Build team capability and coverage through effective recruitment, onboarding, training, succession planning, engagement, and retention.* Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture focused on ownership, continuous improvement, and business outcomes.* Recognize strong performance, address performance concerns consistently and promptly, and support career development.* Maintain effective relationships with team members, AML partners, Wealth Management stakeholders, and support functions.**Operational and Service Delivery*** Lead day-to-day CRF operations, ensuring activities are completed in accordance with established procedures, service levels, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.* Manage workload, capacity, and resources to ensure timely completion of AML reviews, periodic client reviews, transaction monitoring activities, and due diligence requirements.* Provide technical leadership on AML/KYC matters, resolve complex issues and escalations, and serve as a key point of contact for audits, walkthroughs, and stakeholder inquiries.* Monitor operational performance, KPIs, and management information to drive service excellence, productivity, capacity utilization, and end-to-end business outcomes.**Risk, Control, and Compliance Management*** Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, risk, and policy requirements while maintaining a strong control environment.* Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and compliance risks, control gaps, and process weaknesses.* Support RCSA, quality, and control monitoring activities, driving remediation and continuous improvement.* Partner with AML, Compliance, Risk, and Audit teams to strengthen controls, implement regulatory changes, and promote sound risk management practices.**Stakeholder Management and Client Service*** Build effective relationships with business, AML, operational, and project stakeholders across locations.* Communicate priorities, risks, performance, and operational issues in a timely and professional manner.* Act as a key escalation point and represent the team in operational, risk, audit, client, and project forums.* Collaborate across teams to resolve issues, improve service delivery, and support business objectives.**Process Improvement and Strategic Change*** Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, scalability, and risk management.* Lead or support transitions, migrations, regulatory change initiatives, and strategic projects.* Leverage management information, trend analysis, and operational insights to identify improvement opportunities and measure outcomes.* Maintain effective procedures, documentation, and training materials while promoting successful change adoption across the team.**Technical Knowledge & Requirements*** Minimum 6 years of AML/KYC experience, including 1 year of people management.* Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations, customer due diligence, KYC remediation, and Wealth Management onboarding processes.* Experience supporting complex client and entity structures, including trusts, funds, and legal entities.* Knowledge of operational risk, controls, RCSA, and regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply them in practice.* Proficiency in AML/KYC systems, CRM workflows, and Microsoft Office applications.* CAMS/ACAMS certification preferred.**Business & Leadership Competencies*** Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Effective leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.* Ability to build high-performing teams through coaching, development, and accountability.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.* Client-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.* Proven ability to lead change, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Law, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.* Minimum 6 years of AML/KYC experience, including 1 year of people management experience.* Experience supporting Wealth Management clients and managing service delivery, operational risk, controls, and process improvement initiatives.* Experience leading or supporting transitions, change initiatives, and operational enhancements preferred.* Professional certification such as CAMS or ACAMS preferred.**Reporting Relationships****Direct reports:** AML CRF Review Team partners**Key Stakeholders*** Wealth Management Operations and global partners* AML, Compliance, Risk, and Audit* Human Resources and change teams* Upstream and downstream operational teams