Sanction Alert Investigations, VP

Job Title: Sanction Alert Investigations, VP

Location: Bangalore, India

Corporate Title: VP

Role Description

• As Vice President of the Sanction Alert Investigations team, you will lead a high-performing unit responsible for the end-to-end management of sanctions screening alerts across the enterprise. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders, ensuring the institution’s sanctions controls are robust, responsive, and aligned with global regulatory expectations.
• This role demands a blend of technical expertise, operational leadership, and diplomatic finesse. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the firm’s sanctions risk posture, driving continuous improvement, and representing the function in governance forums and regulatory engagements.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

Strategic Oversight:

• Lead the sanctions alert investigations function across payment, client, and trade finance flows.
• Define and implement risk-based procedures to ensure timely and accurate disposition of alerts.

Regulatory Engagement & Governance:

• Act as a point of contact for internal audit, external regulators, and senior management on sanctions matters.
• Prepare and present MI and thematic reviews to governance committees.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and mentor AVPs and investigators, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee capacity planning, training, and performance management.

Policy & Framework Enhancement:

• Contribute to the evolution of sanctions policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Partner with Technology and Operations teams to optimize screening systems and reduce false positive escalations.

Risk Intelligence & Escalation:

• Monitor geopolitical developments and emerging risks to inform alert handling and escalation protocols.
• Lead investigations into complex or high-risk cases, ensuring appropriate escalation and documentation.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in sanctions compliance, investigations, or financial crime risk management.
• Understanding of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT, etc.) and screening methodologies.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and governance reporting skills.
• Experience with audit engagement.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information:

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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.