Risk Ownership & Categorization | - Own endtoend risk assessment for assigned scope - Ensure accurate customer/merchant risk categorization (Low / Medium / High) - Review and approve highrisk cases and escalations - Assess risks related to new products, partnerships, and business models |
STR / SAR Identification & Reporting | - Identify suspicious activities requiring STR/SAR filing - Review and approve STR narratives prepared by team members - Ensure timely filing of STRs with FIUIND within regulatory timelines - Maintain complete documentation and audit trail for STR decisions |
Governance & Policy Management | - Implement AML and enterprise risk governance policies - Ensure adherence to RBI, PMLA, and applicable regulatory guidelines - Review and update SOPs, control frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies - Provide inputs to governance forums and risk committees |
Regulatory & Audit Readiness | - Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections - Respond to regulatory queries and riskrelated clarifications - Track and ensure timely closure of audit and compliance observations - Maintain documentation in line with regulatory standards |
Reporting & MIS | - Prepare and review periodic risk MIS and dashboards - Track trends related to highrisk categories, STRs, and KRIs - Provide insights and recommendations to senior management |
Stakeholder & Business Engagement | - Partner with business, operations, and compliance teams - Provide clear and reasoned risk opinions to support decisionmaking - Balance regulatory compliance with business objectives |
Process Improvement & Maturity | - Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and recurring risk themes - Recommend automation, rule enhancements, and control improvements - Support UAT and implementation of risk and AML system changes |