Associate Process Manager (Mumbai/ Pune)

Job Description

Designation: Associate Process Manager Location: Pune/ Mumbai Travel (Domestic or International): 1015% (client meetings, workshops, or internal coordination) Job Description: As a Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Specialist you will play a dual-role in our Delivery ecosystem. You will spend approximately 70% of their time on production/Quality deliverables such as KYC onboarding, periodic reviews, EDD, screening and risk assessments. The remaining 30% will be dedicated to QA oversight, process enhancement, and innovation initiatives that elevate the FCC function. This role is suited for professionals who thrive in detail-oriented work while also contributing to the broader compliance strategy, quality culture, and continuous improvement. You are a subject matter expert in KYC or AML investigation or Fraud domain. Your areas of focus will be to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and conduct regular reviews and audits of KYC records to identify areas of improvement. This is an individual contributor role that balances production delivery, checker-level quality control, and advisory support. We are seeking individuals with a high level of client orientation and customer focus, demonstrates flexibility with positive attitude, experience in consulting, Quality review, delivery support with strong financial crime compliance expertise and ability to proactively solve problem. Key Responsibility: Up to 70% of production Delivery that include both Maker/Checker role in KYC delivery (Production / Quality Reviews / Surge Support / Any Other Delivery Support for Existing & New Programs Up to 30% involvement in consulting area that include Perform RCAs / Error Analysis / Client Interaction / Stakeholders' Alignment / Training support / Identifying Policy or Procedural Gap, Sharing best practice, Innovation Initiative Detailed Responsibility: A specialist member of the team responsible for providing high-value technical KYC support to the KYC team and ensuring due diligence has been completed in accordance with the guidelines and regulation Perform or review complex KYC due diligence on all client types (corporates, funds, trusts, offshore entities, etc.) including onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven refresh Act as checker or quality controller for KYC files, ensuring consistency, completeness, and risk rationale before final submission Provide KYC/Client Due Diligence (CDD) Subject Matter Expertise and guidance to the team, in view of establishing the highest levels of quality Seek to perform an independent quality check of client profile updates during the Lifecycle Management process, including Client Corporate Structure, Source-of-Wealth/Funds, Sanctions, PEP, and Client Risk Score, to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Bank policies Liaising with different stakeholders to manage work pipeline effectively Willingness to contribute across multiple functional areasproduction, advisory, process improvement, and innovationas business needs evolve Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude toward taking on varied assignments, including case work, quality reviews, investigations, and internal projects. Act as a strategic advisor during solutioning, transitions, or KYC transformation initiatives Thrives in a dynamic, high-accountability setup where priorities may shift and diverse workstreams are part of daily responsibilities Work closely with stakeholders to address escalated KYC issues and to ensure seamless customer satisfaction Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks, ensuring that the team is equipped with the latest knowledge Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on errors or process gaps Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across departments Assist in preparing training material or delivering workshops to build domain knowledge across teams. Required Qualification: Bachelors Degree with Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in KYC operations, AML or Fraud domain with some experience in quality control or review processes preferred within the financial industry Deep knowledge of global AML, KYC, and fraud compliance frameworks (FATF, FinCEN OFAC, EU AMLD, UK FCA, etc.). Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges Results-driven with a focus on achieving quality and compliance outcomes Strong critical thinking skills with an emphasis on identifying root causes and finding innovative solutions Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures Ability to multi-task, work independently and establish a cooperative and collaborative working relationship Excellent Written and Verbal communication and documentation skills Willingness and ability to travel 10-15% of the time, as required by project and client needs US, UK or Canada Visa would preferably be an added advantage Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, CFE or equivalent are highly preferred. Regards, Imran Shaikh Recruiter Mobile: 89567 32711 Email:- Imran@ztekinc.com