Compliance Manager

What You Will Do: 1. AML/CFT Program Management manage the entire AML/CFT lifecycle including: Customer Identification Program (CIP) KYC/CDD/EDD reviews Sanctions screening & PEP checks Transaction monitoring & alert review Fraud detection and investigations Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and oversee high-risk KYC/AML reviews. Review and approve alerts escalated from L1 analysts; guide in decision-making for borderline cases. Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) to regulators (e.g., FIU- India) ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Maintain up-to-date documentation, risk matrices, and control maps to reflect current threats and regulatory expectations. 2. Blockchain Investigations & Forensics use blockchain explorers, Chainalysis, TRM Labs, or equivalent tools to: Trace crypto flows across chains Analyze wallet interactions (hot, cold, hosted, private) Investigate high-risk transfers and identify laundering or fraud patterns Evaluate risk associated with DeFi, NFTs, tumblers/mixers, and Layer-2 ecosystems. 3. Policy & Advisory Functions Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in alignment with Indian and international crypto regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with Product, Tech, and Risk teams to: Advise on compliance implications of new product features Recommend data-driven dashboards to reduce false positives and improve alert effectiveness. Track regulatory shifts (e.g., FATF, FIU, GFIN) and advise on proactive alignment. 4. Stakeholder Engagement & Regulatory Liaison Act as the point of contact with FIU-India and other domestic/international regulators during audits, inspections, or queries. Support external reviews and regulatory submissions with precision and professionalism. 5. Leadership, Mentoring & Training manage and mentor a team of compliance analysts and investigators. Foster a culture of ownership, integrity, and continuous learning. Develop and deliver internal training modules on: AML/CFT fundamentals Blockchain and crypto ecosystems New technologies (e.g., RWA, DePIN, zk-rollups, on-chain KYC) 6. Data Analysis & Operational Excellence Run SQL queries to extract and analyze transaction data for investigations and pattern discovery. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to automate alert generation, build scalable workflows, and refine detection rules. Prepare in-depth MIS reports and dashboards for leadership, regulators, and auditors. What You Should Have: Bachelor’s degree required; relevant certifications (CAMS, ICA, etc.) are a plus. 6+ years of experience in compliance roles within fintech, crypto, or traditional financial services. Experience in regulatory guidelines around AML and KYC rules in India and regulatory reporting. Experience working with third-party data sources and KYC providers. Passionate about fighting financial crime with strong knowledge of financial crime risks. Highly data driven; adept at setting goals, KPIs, forecasting, and planning. Strong attention to detail, analytical and investigative skills. Proficient in SQL, MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.), and Google Workspace. Capable of drafting STRs and articulating grounds of suspicion clearly. Experience in handling large datasets and generating actionable insights.