AVP - Anti Money Laundering

About the role

Lead our Anti-Money Laundering function as an Assistant Vice President, driving transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management. Youll partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen the banks AML framework, build scalable controls, and ensure compliance with RBI and PMLA regulations.

What you will do:

• Lead the AML operations function, including transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk reviews, and case investigations.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, PMLA, FIU-IND, FATF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Cash Transaction Reports (CTRs), and regulatory submissions.
• Drive continuous improvement of AML monitoring rules, risk scenarios, and investigation workflows to improve detection efficiency.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to implement AML controls across products and customer journeys.
• Conduct AML risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for new products, channels, and business initiatives.
• Monitor key AML metrics, identify emerging risks, and present insights to senior leadership.
• Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Develop and implement AML policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Mentor and manage a high-performing AML team, driving capability building and operational excellence.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to improve productivity, reduce false positives, and enhance investigation quality.

What you will need:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Commerce, Law, Business Administration, or a related field; Masters degree is preferred.
• 8–12+ years of experience in AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Fraud Risk, or Regulatory Compliance within Banking, FinTech, or Financial Services.
• Strong knowledge of PMLA, RBI Master Directions, FIU-IND reporting requirements, KYC/CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Experience handling regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and governance reporting.
• Proven experience leading AML investigation teams and managing large-scale operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex transaction patterns and identify financial crime risks.
• Experience working with AML monitoring tools, case management systems, SQL, or data analytics platforms is an added advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• CAMS, ICA, or other AML/Compliance certifications are preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while driving operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Life at slice:

Life so good, youd think were kidding:

• Competitive salaries. Period.
• An extensive medical insurance that looks out for our employees & their dependents. Well love you and take care of you, our promise.
• Flexible working hours. Just dont call us at 3AM, we like our sleep schedule.
• Tailored vacation & leave policies so that you enjoy every important moment in your life.
• A reward system that celebrates hard work and milestones throughout the year. Expect a gift coming your way anytime you kill it here.
• Learning and upskilling opportunities. Seriously, not kidding.
• Good food, games, and a cool office to make you feel like home. An environment so good, youll forget the term colleagues cant be your friends.

We believe in equality. Period.

At slice, we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We never discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by the applicable law.

We consider all qualified job-seekers with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the applicable law. Additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities in order to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Come join our crew!

About slice:

slice

A new bank for a new India

slices purpose is to make the world better at using money and time, with a major focus on building the best consumer experience for your money. Weve all felt how slow, confusing, and complicated banking can be. So, were reimagining it. Were building every product from scratch to be fast, transparent, and feel good, because we believe that the best products transcend demographics, like how great music touches most of us.

Our cornerstone products and services: slice savings account, slice UPI credit card, slice UPI, and slice business are designed to be simple, rewarding, and completely in your control. At slice, youll get to build things youd use yourself and shape the future of banking in India. We tailor our working experience with the belief that the present moment is the only real thing in life. And we have harmony in the present the most when we feel happy and successful together.

Were backed by some of the worlds leading investors, including Tiger Global, Insight Partners, Advent International, Blume Ventures, and Gunosy Capital.