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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join the Financial Crime Investigation (FCI) team, India
Job Introduction


The AVP Investigative Reporting is a key strategic risk management role that has a broad remit, accountability, and responsibility for supporting the Head ? Investigative Reporting (IR) in implementing policy for the anti-money laundering (?AML?) and counter-terrorist financing (?CTF?) (collectively referred to herein as ?AML?) Investigations, risk management framework to meet AML requirements and legislation in India. This includes providing investigations and management of AML Investigations including impact analysis of regulatory changes and driving coordination and execution of the various Financial Crime Investigations (FCI) work streams and assurance, while ensuring alignment with the framework laid down by the Group.


The role requires strong partnership with the lines of business (LOB), Global Functions (GFs) and FC teams, acting in concert with them to drive the implementation of FCI framework. It will monitor and track the progress of various work streams and initiatives underway which fall under the umbrella of Investigations Work-stream under Financial Crime Risk, provide policy advice related to all business line products, services and clients, and ensure that the FCI function is resourced adequately to address the risks associated with all business lines in India.
The role will also need to stay at the forefront of key changes to ensure proactive communication with the business and develop appropriate policy and framework to manage the changes, particularly extra territorial changes.


The role is a forward-looking and requires strong partnership with business to drive and accelerate the AML programme and assist in the execution of the Investigative Reporting function under FCI that directly impact business performance.
Principal Responsibilities

• Work with relevant contacts in Global Businesses and Global Functions to ensure consistent and effective application, and implementation, and controls to evidence related with Investigative Reporting standards, policies and procedures.
• The AVP - IR (FCI) would be responsible to assist the VP-IR to have an oversight on all activities pertaining to IR in the Global businesses to mitigate the AML/Transaction Monitoring & Reporting risks.
• Complete all investigations assigned and ensure that the post investigation activities are completed, within the stated guidelines.
• Accountable to the VP-Investigative Reporting for driving the effective risk mitigation through transaction monitoring and investigation function by meeting the quality and efficiency objectives
• Stay at the forefront of key regulatory changes to ensure proactive communication with business and implement appropriate group policy and framework to manage the changes.
• Provide advice to business across India on risk associated with prospective business, products and service and design mitigation controls and strategies as appropriate.
• Support Head IR in driving delivery of objectives in line with organizational strategy - implement communications strategy, for standards, systems and policies, regarding FCI topics in India.
• Identify, assess, oversee and communicate all requirements relating to AML regulatory guidance and law enforcement trends regarding INM?s business activities.
• Assist in the implementation criteria for integration and analysis of suspicious activity surveillance and reporting results, escalation of analysis and events across India.
• Ensure that the Group?s exposure to regulatory and reputational risks is managed at a country level, in a commercially sensible, practical and cost-effective manner.
• Assist in the required remedial action of all material FCC issues involving India that arise to ensure effective implementation, through internal and external reviews.
• Support the India Head of IR/AML in the provision of reports on a country wide basis to the EXCO/RMM (and, as necessary, regulators) on TM issues.
• Lead / liaison with relevant stakeholder within Global Business and Country teams to provide expertise and support on all FCI related matters.
• Be accountable for developing, setting and deliver the FCC strategy for the country.

Requirements

• MBA/ Post-Graduate/ Bachelor?s Degree
• Seasoned professional with experience in one or more senior risk compliance roles, should include significant AML experience.
• At least 8-10 years of banking experience, preferably with at least 3 years of experience in the areas of Financial Crime.
• Extensive knowledge of AML regulations and guidance.
• Excellent communication and writing skills (report writing).
• Significant experience in the financial services industry.
• Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues.
• Excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead change, contributing to joining up with the other teams in Risk and Business at Country level

Additional Information

• Mandatory to successfully complete Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions training and post-course assessment, as required.

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