AVP Compliance & AML/KYC

Job Description: Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Compliance & AML/KYC Organization: Mid-Size Private Bank Function: Compliance / Financial Crime Risk Management The AVP – Compliance & AML/KYC will support execution and day-to-day management of the Bank's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), and Know Your Customer (KYC) framework, working closely with the VP/Head of Compliance. The role is more hands-on and execution-heavy than the VP position — owning alert investigation quality, KYC operations, and regulatory reporting output — while beginning to take on team supervision and process-ownership responsibilities as a stepping stone toward the VP role. Key Responsibilities AML/CFT Execution Support implementation and day-to-day operation of the Bank's AML/CFT framework in line with RBI Master Direction on KYC, PMLA (2002) and Rules, and FATF recommendations Assist in periodic AML/CFT risk assessments across customer, product, channel, and geography risk Monitor Transaction Monitoring System (TMS) output; support scenario tuning and false-positive analysis under guidance from the VP KYC & Customer Due Diligence Oversee day-to-day CDD/EDD execution for onboarding and periodic KYC review, including PEP checks, beneficial ownership verification, and risk categorization Drive KYC remediation activities and track closure of audit/regulatory observations within timelines Work with product and digital onboarding teams to implement KYC controls for new products/channels (video KYC, digital lending, co-lending, etc.) Suspicious Activity Monitoring & Reporting Investigate and dispose of TMS-generated alerts; prepare STR/CTR filings to FIU-IND for review and sign-off by the VP/CCO Maintain documentation and audit trail for alert closures and STR rationale Track and flag emerging typologies (mule accounts, trade-based money laundering, digital payment fraud) to the VP for scenario updates Regulatory & Audit Support Support the VP in preparing responses to RBI inspections, audits, and regulatory information requests Assist in preparing AML/KYC MIS and reporting packs for Audit Committee/Risk Committee submissions Coordinate with Internal Audit and Compliance Testing teams on periodic reviews Team & Stakeholder Management Supervise a team of AML analysts/KYC officers, reviewing their alert dispositions and KYC case work Act as first point of escalation for operational queries from Business and Operations teams Support training delivery on AML/KYC obligations for junior staff and business teams Candidate Profile Experience 7–10 years of overall experience, with at least 4–5 years in AML/KYC/Financial Crime Compliance roles within a Bank, NBFC, or Payments/Fintech entity Hands-on experience in TMS alert investigation and STR/CTR preparation Some exposure to regulatory audits/inspections preferred, though not mandatory at this level Qualifications Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance, Law, or related discipline; CA/CS/MBA preferred CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification preferred but not mandatory; willingness to pursue certification is a plus Skills & Competencies Good working knowledge of PMLA, RBI KYC Master Direction, and FATF standards Strong analytical and investigative skills for transaction pattern review Developing stakeholder management skills; comfortable working under senior guidance Working knowledge of TMS platforms (e.g., Actimize, SAS AML, Oracle FCCM) and KYC utilities Team supervision experience (even if informal/team-lead level) preferred Fit & Proper Considerations Depending on the Bank's internal grading, this role may or may not fall under RBI's Fit and Proper criteria for senior management — to be confirmed against the Bank's specific governance framework Clean regulatory and disciplinary track record