KYC QA Expert - Associate

Overview

Support the Institutional Cash Management and Trade Finance team by completing client KYC adoptions and reviews for correspondent banking and trade finance clients, in line with Deutsche Bank's KYC and AML compliance requirements.

What you'll do

• Conduct KYC risk management, including active client research and screening of prospective clients before and during onboarding and as part of the ongoing periodic review process.
• Carry out direct client outreach, collecting information and documentation according to 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 clients' transaction flows.
• Liaise with the Client Service team to review the quality of clients' AML field inquiry responses.
• 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.
• Good understanding of KYC laws and regulations, compliance risk, non-financial risk, and documentation aspects of the KYC process for correspondent banking and trade finance relationships.
• 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.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and optimise workflows to solve business problems, 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 or KYC in a large financial institution.
• Experience of High Risk / EDD cases.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.