Director - Merchant Risk - FinTech (10-17 yrs)

The company is India's leading Fintech company handling payments and is also an API banking company.

Responsibilities:

- The Director will be responsible for building and strengthening governance mechanisms around Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/ CFT) and Fraud Risk Management. This role calls for an individual with domain knowledge, strong judgment and decision-making skills, who can navigate in the area of ambiguity and foster a pragmatic risk management approach.

- Effectively manage AML/ CFT and Fraud risk for the Company by building and implementing appropriate policies, processes and mechanisms in partnership with relevant stakeholders

- Monitor the Company's compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines

- Strengthen relations with regulatory bodies and Law Enforcement Agencies, and represent the company as needed

- Provide guidance and training to employees on AML/CFT and fraud risk management.

- Supervise and handle interactions with Law Enforcement Agencies pertaining to the Chargebacks or any other ongoing enquiries concerning merchants

- Conduct audits and investigations to ensure ongoing compliance

- Keep abreast of changes in regulations and industry best practices

Requirement:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field

- Overall 10-15 years' experience with 5 years of relevant in heading the AML/ CFT and Fraud Risk management team

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team