Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Assistant Manager

About the role

The Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Assistant Manager supports the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Deputy MLRO in managing regulatory interactions and ensuring timely resolution of AML, sanctions, and related compliance matters. The role is pivotal in investigating alerts, preparing suspicious transaction reports, and contributing to policy updates.

Key responsibilities

• Manage triggers from transaction monitoring and screening systems across group entities, escalating cases to MLRO/DMLRO for reporting.
• Investigate potential suspicious transactions, prepare Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) cases, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
• Review FCC escalations, analyse trends, and identify misuse of banking channels.
• Participate in the review, update, and gap analysis of FCC policies and procedures to ensure alignment with group standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of AML and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) measures in line with central bank and international standards.
• Assist MLRO/DMLRO in quality assurance of FCC controls, policies, and systems.
• Maintain FCC trackers (KYC, TM, UAR, Sanctions) and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
• Prepare FCC submissions for governance forums such as the Group Compliance Management Committee and Board Risk and Compliance Committee.

Required profile

• Solid understanding of financial crime compliance, including AML, sanctions, CFT, and anti‑bribery regulations.
• Experience investigating alerts and preparing STRs for regulatory authorities.
• Ability to conduct policy gap analysis and support regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders and regulators.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic compliance team in a leading financial institution.
• Exposure to global regulatory frameworks and cross‑border compliance initiatives.
• Professional development in financial crime risk management.