Lead Advisor - Compliance

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India), a part of First Citizens BancShares, Inc., a top 20 U.S. financial institution, is a global capability center (GCC) based in Bengaluru. Our India-based teams benefit from the company’s over 125-year legacy of strength and stability. First Citizens India is responsible for delivering value and managing risks for our lines of business. We are particularly proud of our strong, relationship-driven culture and our long-term approach, which are deeply ingrained in our talented workforce. This is evident across all key areas of our operations, including Technology, Enterprise Operations, Finance, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, and Credit Administration. We are seeking talented individuals to join us in our mission of providing solutions fit for our clients’ greatest ambitions.

Job Description:

Value Proposition

• Deliver value by proactively identifying regulatory and internal control weaknesses through risk-based testing, validating businesses adherence to evolving regulatory standards

• Minimize compliance and regulatory risk and strengthen governance by providing actionable insights that drive continuous compliance improvement

Job Details

Position Title:  Lead Advisor – Compliance

Career Level:  P3

Job Category: Manager

Role Type:      Hybrid

Job Location:  Bangalore

About the Team:

The compliance testing team operates as an independent function within the broader compliance framework. This team is responsible for accessing the effectiveness of controls and processes to meet regulatory obligations. The team conducts targeted reviews across business lines and functions, identifies potential compliance gaps and works with the business functions on guiding them with remediations. By leveraging deep regulatory knowledge and analytical rigor, the team plays a critical role in promoting a culture of compliance and supporting the banks’ risk management objectives

Impact:

In this role, you will have a direct impact on the bank’s ability to maintain regulatory compliance and operational integrity. By leading complex compliance testing initiatives, you’ll identify control gaps, assess regulatory risk exposure, and drive the development of effective remediation strategies. Your leadership will empower the team to deliver high-quality, risk-based reviews that influence business practices and strengthen the compliance culture. Your insights and recommendations will inform senior management decisions, helping the organization navigate regulatory change, avoid potential enforcement actions, and build long-term trust with regulators, clients, and stakeholders

Key Deliverables:

• The Role Holder will be responsible for conducting compliance regulatory testing. In this process they will adopt the banks compliance testing standard, procedures, and industry best practices. The person in this role will be responsible for updating the status of testing, discussing delays and escalating any roadblocks to the manager

• The role holder will have the opportunity to lead reviews and deliver on the execution of annual compliance testing schedule. This person will play an important role in working with 2nd LOD Compliance Testing team to deliver solutions that help address the challenges faced by the growing organization

• The Role Holder will also be responsible for completing timely and high-quality validation activities, as well as, identifying issues, validating concerns, and observations, presenting results of reviews, interfacing with business partners, and writing reports. Additionally, the person in this role will assist with ad hoc and special projects, as required

Qualification Requirements:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Law is required

• Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred or a plus

Professional Certifications (preferred)

• Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

• Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

 Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in banking compliance, internal audit, regulatory testing, or risk management

• 3+ years’ experience with complex testing engagements

• Strong understanding of U.S. and international banking regulations

• Proven experience interacting with regulators and managing regulatory exam readiness or responses

Functional and Technical Skills required:

• Regulatory Knowledge

• Compliance Testing and Monitoring Frameworks

• Internal Controls and Risk Assessment

• Audit and Assurance Methodologies

• Issue Validation and Remediation Oversight

• Project Management

• Regulatory Exam Support

• Global Banking Operations Knowledge

• Analytical Thinking

• Regulatory Interpretation

• Time and Priority Management

• Senior Stakeholder Management

Relationships & Collaboration

In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Business Units to ensure a coordinated approach to regulatory testing and issue resolution. You will partner closely with subject matter experts, control owners, and senior leadership to understand evolving business processes and emerging risks, ensuring that testing efforts are focused, relevant, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Your ability to build strong cross-functional relationships will be essential in driving accountability, promoting transparency, and embedding a culture of compliance throughout the organization

Accessibility Needs

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage (e.g. application, interviews, onboarding) please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a seamless experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FC Global Services India LLP (First Citizens India) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, disability, sexual orientation, economic status or any other characteristics protected by the law. We strive to foster a safe and respectful environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Our EEO policy ensures fairness throughout the employee life cycle.