Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Testing.
This mandate is run by SYMPHONI HR, a Mumbai-based executive search firm, est. 2003. Applications are email-verified and reach the search team running the role — confidentially, always.
About the organisation.
Our client is a prominent global financial services institution with a strong presence in investment banking, wealth management, and global markets. They are committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and risk management across their international operations. The organization fosters a collaborative, professional environment that values expertise and continuous development.
About the role.
This role involves leading and executing comprehensive compliance testing programs to ensure adherence to global financial crime regulations. You will be responsible for assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying potential risks, and providing actionable recommendations to senior stakeholders. This is a critical position that bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and operational execution within a complex banking environment.
What you will do.
- Design and execute risk-based compliance testing programs focused on Financial Crime Compliance, AML, and Sanctions.
- Conduct thorough assessments of internal controls to ensure alignment with global ABC legislations and regulatory standards.
- Perform detailed risk assessments to identify control gaps and propose effective remediation strategies.
- Prepare high-quality reports for senior management detailing testing findings, risk ratings, and improvement plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory reporting requirements are met accurately and on time.
- Monitor and interpret changes in the regulatory landscape to update testing methodologies accordingly.
- Provide subject matter expertise on compliance matters to business units within Investment Banking and Wealth Management.
What you bring.
- 5–12 years of professional experience in Financial Crime Compliance or Audit within the banking sector.
- Strong technical knowledge of AML, Sanctions, and ABC legislations.
- Proven experience in Compliance Testing, Control Testing, and Risk Assessment frameworks.
- Deep understanding of Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Global Markets operations.
- CAMS certification is highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical control requirements.
- Strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and influence compliance culture.
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