Details of the Organization

Wisemonk is an India-focused Employer of Record (EOR) platform that enables global companies to hire, pay, and manage talent in India compliantly and efficiently—without setting up a local entity. We simplify cross-border hiring by managing payroll, compliance, and HR administration, helping businesses access India’s vast talent pool with ease.

Details of the Job/Internship

Wisemonk is hiring for the position of Senior Analyst - Risk & Legal with 4-6 years of experience to join their office in Bengaluru. 

Role and Responsibilities

Risk Assessment & Onboarding

• Conduct and document KYC, PEP/sanctions screening, and source-of-funds verification during client/payer onboarding.
• Define, apply, and maintain risk rating models (SDD, CDD, EDD).
• Review and approve high-risk cases in line with escalation protocols.

Transaction Monitoring & Screening

• Monitor transactions for unusual activity, sanction violations, and prohibited payments.
• Conduct screening against UN, OFAC, EU, UK, and other sanctions lists.
• Investigate, escalate, and resolve compliance alerts within defined timelines.

Compliance Policies & Controls

• Maintain AML, CTF, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, and Fraud Prevention policies in line with FIU-IND and RBI guidelines.
• Ensure robust documentation and audit readiness.
• Oversee periodic refresh of client profiles based on risk categories.

Regulatory & Partner Liaison

• Fulfil reporting obligations to FIU-IND and other regulators (e.g., STR filings).
• Partner with global payment providers (e.g., Currencycloud) to align risk frameworks.
• Prepare compliance materials for audits and partner reviews.

Training & Risk Culture

• Deliver regular compliance training to internal teams.
• Build awareness of AML/CTF risks and foster a strong compliance culture.

Eligibility

• FRM (Financial Risk Manager) certification – mandatory.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or related field.
• 4–6 years’ experience in Risk/Compliance within a regulated financial services company, fintech, or payments firm.
• Proven expertise in AML/CTF compliance, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Strong understanding of FIU-IND guidelines, RBI regulations, and global sanctions regimes.
• Hands-on experience in regulatory reporting and partner compliance documentation.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Application and Registration Details

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