Vice President - Enhanced Due Diligence Senior Specialist - Financial Crime Compliance - UK Regulations

We are looking for an experienced professional for the role of Vice President - Enhanced Due Diligence Senior Specialist to lead and manage high-risk due diligence activities within the Life business, including Individual Life & Pensions, Retirement Accounts, and Advice segments. This is a key leadership role focusing on anti-money laundering, sanctions screening, and regulatory compliance, especially under UK regulatory frameworks.

Location - Mumbai

Your Future Employer - A leading global services provider supporting high-impact financial operations and risk management frameworks across a diverse financial services landscape.

Responsibilities -

1. Manage Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) cases across Individual Life & Pensions, Retirement Accounts, and Advice books.

2. Conduct EDD and assess high-risk decisions in coordination with accountable stakeholders.

3. Coordinate with Escalation Specialists to implement actions like account exits, blocking, and restrictions.

4. Provide subject matter expertise on AML, screening issues, and support to the 'Life & Wealth' business.

5. Complete EDD on identified PEPs and high-risk non-PEP clients.

6. Support the assessment and reporting of sanctioned individuals/entities and PEP matches.

7. Mentor and upskill junior team members to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements -

1. 12+ years of experience in Risk or Financial Crime function within Financial Services.

2. Proven experience managing complex KYC/EDD cases and escalations.

3. Expertise in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing, and sanctions regulations.

4. Strong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations.

5. Deep experience with sanctions screening, PEP/adverse media analysis, and reporting protocols.

6. Ability to maintain and manage senior management sign-off reports and PEP registers.

7. Certification in AML or Financial Crime is mandatory.

What is in it for you -

1. Opportunity to lead high-stakes due diligence operations in a global financial services setup.

2. Be a subject matter expert and strategic influencer in risk and compliance functions.

3. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and drive impactful decision-making.

4. Be part of a hybrid, inclusive work environment that encourages learning and growth.