Financial Crime Senior Supervisor

About the role

The Financial Crime Senior Supervisor leads the AML/CFT compliance function, ensuring that the organization adheres to all relevant laws, regulations and internal policies. The role involves supervising a team, managing regulatory relationships and driving continuous improvement of compliance controls.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations and regulatory instructions.
• Track new regulatory requirements and coordinate implementation with relevant departments.
• Review business activities and transactions for compliance breaches and identify gaps, weaknesses and potential regulatory risk.
• Supervise AML/CFT controls, including alert review, unusual transaction investigation and escalation of suspicious activity.
• Oversee customer due‑diligence (CDD/EDD) processes for high‑risk accounts during onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management and support regulatory inspections and examinations.
• Develop and maintain compliance controls, governance frameworks and enterprise‑wide risk assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, law, economics or a related field.
• 5‑7 years of experience in AML/CFT compliance, including monitoring, risk assessments, investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Professional certification such as CAMS.
• Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks and local regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in customer due‑diligence (CDD) and enhanced due‑diligence (EDD) processes.
• Ability to supervise and develop compliance staff, interpret regulatory requirements and manage multiple priorities.