Manager- Risk Management and Compliance is responsible for establishing, leading, and maintaining the organization’s compliance framework with a strong focus on Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). This role ensures adherence to all applicable regulatory requirements while fostering a robust compliance culture across the enterprise.
Qualification and Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
- Minimum 6 -7 years of post-qualification experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or a related field.
- AML/CFT-related certification or specialized training will be an added advantage.
Job Description
- Establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program aligned with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Design, update, and enforce policies and procedures to mitigate AML/CFT and compliance risks.
- Ensure continuous alignment of compliance practices with regulatory changes and industry standards.
- Lead the development and execution of KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) frameworks.
- Oversee customer onboarding, verification, and risk classification processes.
- Supervise screening, transaction monitoring, and ensure timely reporting of suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
- Conduct investigations, review alerts, and close cases related to unusual or suspicious activity.
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
- Manage inspections, regulatory submissions, and audit responses effectively.
- Prepare and present periodic compliance reports to senior management and the Board, highlighting key compliance issues, incidents, and regulatory developments.
- Maintain and update AML/CFT risk assessments to ensure adequate controls are in place.
- Identify compliance gaps, recommend corrective actions, and monitor their implementation.
- Develop and deliver regular training programs to employees on compliance, KYC, AML, and CFT requirements.
- Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the organization.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the compliance team to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Required Skills
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong decision-making skills under regulatory pressure.
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Effective communication and stakeholder management.
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High level of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality.
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Proven leadership, mentoring, and team management capabilities.
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Ability to influence and foster a compliance culture across all levels of the organization.
Benefits of Working as eSewa
• Stellar opportunity to work with the rising company
• The amazing and passionate young team, beautiful office space
• Trust of biggest FinTech company.
• One-of-a-kind company culture and growth opportunities to accelerate your career progression.