Anti-Financial Crime- Senior Associate

Position: Anti-Financial Crime First Line of Defence (1LOD)

Location: Gurgaon, India

Experience: 37+ years

Organization: PwC India

About the Role

PwC India is seeking experienced professionals to join its Anti-Financial Crime team in a First Line of Defence (1LOD) capacity. The role involves working closely with business and functional teams to ensure that financial crime risksincluding money laundering/terrorist financing (ML/TF), sanctions, bribery, and corruptionare effectively identified, assessed, and managed in alignment with the firms risk appetite and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct high-risk customer reviews and ensure appropriate risk mitigation.

Perform quality control checks on KYC/CDD files to maintain compliance standards.

Manage Politically Exposed Person (PEP) reviews and ongoing monitoring.

Investigate alerts and trigger events, including sanctions-related reviews.

Lead complex case investigations and act as an escalation point for intelligence referrals.

Support the execution of the financial crime risk and control framework across business functions.

Collaborate with operational, technology, advisory, audit, and control teams to strengthen risk management practices.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong experience in financial crime risk management (AML, sanctions, bribery, corruption, CDD/KYC).

Analytical ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.

Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across diverse teams.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

Recognized certifications in financial crime compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA, ACAMS, CFE).

Prior experience in financial services, consulting, or risk management functions.

Why Join PwC India?

Opportunity to work in a high-impact risk management role at one of the worlds leading professional services firms.

Exposure to complex financial crime cases and global best practices.

Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams driving innovation in compliance and risk management.