Vice President – Screening Manager

Our client is a leading specialist financial institution renowned for its regulatory focus, innovation-driven approach, and inclusive culture, the financial services sector for the role of Vice President – Screening Manager, to join their team in Mumbai.

Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the screening operations team to ensure efficient delivery of PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening across the client base.
• Act as deputy to the Head of Screening & Monitoring, providing operational oversight and strategic input.
• Develop, implement, and enhance screening policies, procedures, and controls to meet regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve escalations, ensuring accurate risk assessment and timely resolution.
• Monitor operational performance against SLAs and KPIs, implementing improvement initiatives as needed.
• Provide training, coaching, and development for team members to maintain high-quality output.
• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and technology teams to improve screening systems and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate client reviews.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

• Required 10+ years of relevant experience in financial crime compliance or risk management within the financial services sector.
• Proven track record of managing screening operations, preferably in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of sanctions regulations, PEP screening, and adverse media processes.
• Strong knowledge of AML / KYC regulations and global compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory changes and translate them into operational procedures.
• Professional certification such as CAMS or equivalent is desirable.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Please contact Dipti Joshi or email your cv directly in word format with Job ID: 15365 to dipti@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 7 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.