Team Lead

Job description:
Job Title: Team Leader - AML/KYCLocation: Pune
Experience: 8+ Years
Domain: Banking & Financial ServicesJob SummaryWe 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.
Profile 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.

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