Senior Associate - Domestic Market

As a Specialist / Associate / Senior Associate in the Domestic Market team of the Financial Crime Compliance department at PwC India, your role involves assisting clients in the Financial Services Industry to navigate challenges posed by financial crime, regulatory demands, and operational obstacles through collaboration and innovation. You will provide consultancy and operational support in AML/CFT related areas to help clients prevent, detect, and respond to financial crime. Your key responsibilities include: - Making key contributions to client engagements by exploring innovative solutions, engaging with team members and clients, taking ownership for deliverables" quality and efficiency, and contributing to client account planning. - Proactively identifying areas for improvement or efficiencies in client engagements. - Keeping up to date with trends and developments in the Financial Services industry, particularly in AML/CTF/Sanctions regulatory areas, and translating them into practical advice for clients. - Understanding financial crime technologies and platforms supporting prevention and detection. - Collaborating with technology vendors for joint sales and marketing initiatives related to financial crime compliance consulting. For Senior Associate Level, additional responsibilities include: - Leading small teams or workstreams within large engagements, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to project timelines. - Reviewing and quality-checking work completed by Associates, providing constructive feedback. - Managing client communications, contributing to stakeholder updates and presentations. - Supporting the development of proposals, methodologies, and training materials for financial crime engagements. - Contributing to thought leadership and knowledge sharing on emerging FCC trends, technologies, and regulations. Qualifications and Experience required for this role: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or related field. - Previous experience (3+ years) in Financial Crime Compliance at a global financial institution or leading consulting firm. - Experience working with domestic financial institutions including Banks, Fintechs, and NBFCs. - In-depth technical knowledge in AML areas such as KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, and Compliance Governance. - Sound knowledge of domestic and global regulatory guidelines around AML. - Good understanding of the financial services industry, AML framework, and operational risk management. - Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Certifications: - CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE, or equivalent FCC qualification.,