Managing Director / Payments Operations Executive

**Job Description:** As an Operations Manager at our company, you will be responsible for leading transaction screenings for the IP Team, overseeing issues related to Global Sanctions, and ensuring compliance with relevant global sanctions requirements. You will establish and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and industry counterparts, advise businesses on global sanctions-related matters, and drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead transaction screenings for the IP Team and implement changes to the screening program - Manage issues related to Global Sanctions and conduct sanctions-related training - Oversee customer and transaction screening tools to comply with global sanctions requirements - Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies and industry counterparts - Partner with businesses to provide global screening requirement directions - Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team - Collaborate with senior leaders across other functions to drive results - Manage talent using talent planning tools and coach team members for higher performance - Drive engagement culture, enable talent retention, and use Rewards and Recognition to motivate staff **Qualifications Required:** - 8+ years of Operations experience or equivalent - 4+ years of management experience - Higher level degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance - Experience in driving global projects leading to change across business segments - 5 to 7 years in a GIC/GCC environment in a matrix organization - Strong organizational and project management skills - Strong executive presence and ability to build relationships with senior leaders - Preferred location in Hyderabad/Chennai with potential work in US hours - Leadership experience in international banks advantageous - High degree of reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness - Relationship-driven executive with multi-cultural sensitivity - Consultative approach and understanding of business needs - Good understanding of Six Sigma, Lean, etc. for continuous improvement In addition to the above responsibilities and qualifications, you will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values strong customer relationships, risk mitigation, and compliance. You will be accountable for executing risk programs and making sound risk decisions in alignment with the company's risk appetite.,