AML Operations – Senior Manager
Location: Bangalore, India
Function: Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Working Hours
Aligned to the New York business day, approximately 09:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST,
with flexibility during U.S. daylight saving transitions. The role will
require support during critical regulatory reporting cycles, escalations,
investigations, onboarding deadlines and month-end periods.
Role Summary
The firm is a global alternative asset manager with investments across
private credit, structured products, direct lending, syndicated loans,
opportunistic strategies, CLOs, hedge fund structures and other complex
investment vehicles. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the firm
maintains a robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime
Compliance framework to ensure compliance with global regulatory obligations
and internal risk standards.
The AML Operations Senior Manager will play a critical leadership role in
overseeing AML operations, transaction monitoring, client onboarding
controls, sanctions screening, investigations and regulatory compliance
processes across the investment platform. The role requires strong
operational leadership, deep AML domain expertise and the ability to manage
high-risk escalations, regulatory inquiries and cross-functional stakeholder
engagement.
The individual will partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Treasury,
Operations, Technology and global business teams to ensure effective
execution of AML controls while continuously enhancing operational
efficiency, governance and risk management frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
AML Operations Management
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Lead and oversee day-to-day AML operations across onboarding, KYC refresh,
sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and client risk assessments.
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Manage AML operational workflows to ensure timely completion of reviews,
investigations and escalations in accordance with internal policies and
regulatory requirements.
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Drive operational governance and ensure adherence to global AML standards,
including FATF, OFAC, FinCEN, SEC, FCA and other jurisdictional
regulations as applicable.
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Ensure appropriate documentation, audit trails and evidence management for
all AML reviews and investigations.
Transaction Monitoring & Investigations
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Oversee transaction monitoring activities across investor subscriptions,
redemptions, capital movements, wire transfers and other financial
transactions.
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Review and investigate suspicious transaction alerts, unusual activity
patterns and high-risk escalations.
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Ensure proper dispositioning of alerts, escalation to Compliance where
required and timely filing support for Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
or equivalent regulatory submissions.
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Continuously enhance transaction monitoring rules, thresholds and
surveillance controls to improve detection effectiveness and reduce false
positives.
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Oversee investor and counterparty onboarding processes, including KYC, CDD
and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
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Partner with Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations teams to resolve
onboarding exceptions and documentation gaps.
Risk Management & Governance
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Develop and maintain AML operational metrics, dashboards, KRIs and
management reporting.
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Identify control gaps, operational risks and process inefficiencies, and
implement remediation plans.
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Support internal audit, external audit and regulatory examinations by
providing required documentation, evidence and operational walkthroughs.
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Participate in AML policy enhancement initiatives and procedural updates.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration,
Economics, Law, Risk Management or a related discipline.
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16–18 years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, KYC
Operations, Transaction Monitoring or Compliance Operations within asset
management firms, investment banks, financial institutions or global
financial services organizations.
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Strong experience managing AML operational teams and handling complex
regulatory and compliance environments.
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Deep understanding of AML regulations, sanctions compliance, suspicious
activity monitoring and customer due diligence requirements.
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Proven experience in transaction monitoring and investigations involving
capital markets, investment products or alternative asset management
structures.
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Experience handling high-risk clients, complex ownership structures and
regulatory escalations.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact
effectively with senior management and regulators.
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Demonstrated experience managing teams for at least 5+ years, including
oversight of operational delivery, stakeholder management and talent
development.
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Prior experience within alternative asset management, private credit,
hedge funds, private equity or investment operations environments.
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Familiarity with investor onboarding processes for institutional
investors, fund structures and cross-border investment vehicles.
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Knowledge of FATCA, CRS, beneficial ownership regulations and global
sanctions frameworks.
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Experience with data analytics, SQL, Power BI or automation tools for AML
reporting and monitoring enhancements.
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Professional certifications such as CAMS, CFE or ICA certification
preferred.
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Strong understanding of regulatory expectations around AML governance,
model validation, alert management and operational controls.
Leadership Expectations
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Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability and risk management mindset.
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Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume and highly regulated
environment.
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Drive operational excellence while maintaining a strong control framework.
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Foster collaboration across global teams and promote a culture of
compliance and continuous improvement.