KYC Analyst | 3-5 Years | Chennai

Job Description

• Conducting Due Diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) research for institutional & corporate clients as part of the business-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance remediation & refresh processes
• Perform hands on task related to KYC and account opening (Including working with front office on information and documents, update system with relevant details, perform checks, validate & upload documents, manage pipeline for new accounts and KYC rolling review- KYC refresh)
• Produce accurate and quality work (90-95%) under tight deadlinesand minimal supervision
• Executing and reviewing negative media alerts from client screening and escalate where necessary
• Meeting production target volumes and dates as advised
• Communication with the front office staff and other employees involved in the maintenance of internal control standards

Primary Skills

• CAMS certification or any industry recognized AML certification will be a plus
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• University graduate
• Minimum 3-5 years related banking, compliance, audit experience with a minimum of 2-3 years specific experience relating to on-boarding of clients according to relevant AML legislations across NA, EU & APAC jurisdictions

Secondary Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving and influencing skills
• Exhibit high willingness to collaborate with all levels of the organization