Associate Director

Strong leadership and organizational management capabilities.

Executive-level stakeholder and client management skills.

Deep understanding of AML, Transaction Monitoring, Financial Crime Investigations, and Compliance Operations.

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance compliance, operational performance, and commercial objectives.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven leadership approach.

Proven ability to drive operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Experience working within global delivery models and cross-functional operational structures.

Prior experience supporting Crypto Exchanges, Digital Asset Platforms, FinTechs, Payments, or Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

Strong understanding of crypto-related financial crime typologies and blockchain ecosystem risks.

Familiarity with blockchain investigation tools such as Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Elliptic, Merkle Science, or similar platforms.

Experience supporting Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) recommendations, Enhanced Due Diligence, High-Risk Reviews, and Regulatory Reporting programs.

Exposure to regulatory expectations from FinCEN, FCA, MAS, DFSA, EU AML frameworks, or equivalent global regulators.

Certifications

Preferred Certifications:

ACAMS (CAMS)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

ICA Advanced Certification in AML

Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS)

Crypto Compliance or Blockchain Investigation Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt (Added Advantage)

About Guidehouse India

At Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.

Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.

We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.

What We Offer

At Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.

Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.

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Contact Us

If you have visited our website to explore career opportunities or to apply for a position and have questions, please contact the Guidehouse Recruiting team at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only as required to support the recruitment process.

To learn more about Guidehouse in India, visit www.guidehouse.com/india.

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