Know Your Client (KYC) Analyst, AS

Overview

Support the Institutional Cash Management / Trade Finance team as a Client KYC Officer, covering financial institution clients through KYC adoptions, reviews and non-financial risk analysis.

What you'll do

• Conduct active client research and screen prospective clients before and during on-boarding, and as part of the ongoing periodic review process
• Reach out directly to clients to collect information and documentation within periodic review timelines, and follow up to ensure complete and timely delivery
• Complete relevant KYC forms and systems, and update client KYC profiles driven by material events
• Hold regular KYC-related client discussions and AML interviews
• Conduct and assess Account Activity Reviews for continuous monitoring of client transaction flows
• Liaise with the Client Service team to review the quality of client responses to AML field inquiries
• Coordinate with local Compliance and other GTB / CIB / Infrastructure areas on client KYC issues as required

What you'll need

• Existing certified Checker within KYC Ops, performing a Checker role presently as business as usual
• Total work experience of 8 years
• Candidates with 1-2 years of ongoing checker experience are acceptable, based on proven and strong performance
• Strong writing skills and fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority
• Accuracy, diligence, and the ability to deliver high quality results within tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure
• Good understanding of KYC laws and regulations, compliance risk, non-financial risk, and documentation aspects of the KYC process for correspondent banking / trade finance relationships
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and optimise workflows, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Nice to have

• Previous experience in Correspondent Banking / Trade Finance / Compliance / KYC in a large financial institution
• Experience of High Risk / EDD cases

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India