Allianz - Deputy Manager - Compliance Services (8-10 yrs)

Role: Deputy Manager Compliance Services.

Experience: 8+ Years.

Location: Trivandrum, Kerala.

Skills: Core experience in Sanction, People management (Team Lead).

JD:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

An advanced degree is preferred.

CAMS or ICA or CFCS.

- At least 8+ years of experience in the Insurance/financial services sector (including five years in a sanctions compliance role).

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a team leader or supervisory role, demonstrating strong leadership and team management capabilities.

- AML/CFT, Sanctions, Training, Rule Management, Written Communication, Regulatory Relationship, Quality Control Analysis, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Social Perceptiveness.

- Familiar with OFAC, EU, UN, UAE and OFSI sanctions regime.

- Proficiency in MS office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage time and complete tasks.

- Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative, result-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Sanctions Screening and Investigation:

- Oversee the comprehensive sanctions screening process, ensuring accurate detection and resolution of potential matches.

- Lead complex investigations into sanctions violations, leveraging advanced analytical tools and methodologies.

- Assessing, benchmarking and recommending enhancements in the financial crime & sanctions controls.

- Staying informed on the latest trends and regulatory changes in financial crime.

Team Leadership and Development:

- Build and lead a high-performing team of sanctions analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to support professional growth and development.

- Provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring team members are equipped with the latest industry knowledge.

- Review Sanctions related training materials (i.e-learnings and face-to-face) and participate in the delivery of face-to-face trainings.

- Manage the available resources efficiently and prioritize system enhancement/up-grades.

Automation and Productivity Gains:

- Drive initiatives to automate sanctions screening processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.

- Collaborate with technology teams to implement cutting-edge solutions that optimize workflow and reduce manual effort.

Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:

- Responsible for advising on a wide range of international trade, regulations, economic sanctions and other compliance related issues.

- Good knowledge of EU, UK and international law and regulations.

- Continuously monitor regulatory changes and adapt processes to maintain compliance.

- Provide updates to the wider AML/CFT and Sanctions team on current events or regulatory changes.

- Ensure the Sanctions related policies and procedures remain updated and communicated as required to all stakeholders.

- Implementation of a Sanctions escalation matrix, in order to ensure that all approvals, exemptions to the policy and requests for information (RFIs) are addressed in a timely manner.

Reporting and Documentation:

- Develop and deliver comprehensive reports on sanctions screening activities and investigation results to senior leadership.

- Maintain meticulous documentation of all processes, ensuring audit readiness and transparency.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and risk management teams, to ensure effective collaboration and information sharing.

- Represent the sanctions compliance function in meetings and discussions with senior colleagues of Group Compliance and OE Compliance.

- Develop and pitch proposals for new business opportunities related to compliance services, showcasing the team's capabilities and potential value to clients.

- Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world.

- Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer.

- Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

- We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

- We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

- We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.