Credit Saison IndiaSuryapet, Telangana, IndiaOn-siteFull-time4–6 years
Listing expiry: 24 October 2026
About the role
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager in the Financial Crime Unit (FCU) supports the day-to-day management of financial crime prevention operations, helping ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and fraud prevention regulations. The role includes supervising analysts, managing complex investigations, strengthening detection processes, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect the company's financial integrity and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and guide FCU analysts conducting daily monitoring, transaction analysis, and investigations into suspicious activities.
- Oversee end-to-end investigations of high-risk alerts and ensure timely and accurate filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) within regulatory timelines.
- Assist in developing, implementing, and improving financial crime detection models, policies, and operational procedures.
- Escalate and manage complex financial crime cases, provide expert guidance, and make informed risk mitigation decisions.
- Prepare reports and metrics on FCU activities, trends, and compliance status for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and external law enforcement agencies to resolve financial crime issues.
- Conduct training sessions for team members and other staff on financial crime typologies and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- Professional certification in financial crime prevention, such as CAMS, CFE, or ICA, is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in compliance, anti-money laundering, fraud investigation, or financial crime prevention within the financial services industry.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring team members.
- Deep knowledge of local and international financial crime regulations, AML/CFT laws, and industry best practices.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify suspicious patterns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting detailed investigative reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
- Proficiency with AML transaction monitoring systems, fraud detection software, and data analysis tools.
- Graduates from any discipline are eligible, as stated in the source.