Hiring for KYC Analyst – Chennai

Job Description

Hiring for KYC Analyst  – Chennai  

We are currently looking for experienced KYC Analysts to join our dynamic compliance team and support high-volume client onboarding and remediation programs. This role offers a chance to work with institutional and corporate clients across global markets, ensuring regulatory adherence and minimizing financial crime risk.

• Responsibilities:

• Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews for institutional and corporate clients in line with AML regulations.

• Perform end-to-end onboarding and KYC refresh processes, including data collection, validation, documentation upload, system updates, and compliance checks.

• Review negative news/media screening alerts and escalate findings where appropriate.

• Execute OFAC, PEP, and adverse media screenings using World-Check or similar tools.

• Ensure all work meets accuracy standards (90–95%) and regulatory deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Liaise with front-office teams and other stakeholders to gather required documentation and resolve queries.

• Escalate onboarding/KYC issues when necessary and ensure appropriate resolution.

• Meet defined productivity and quality targets.

• Maintain strong understanding of global AML regulations including BSA, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, SEC, FINRA, EU, and APAC regulatory frameworks.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on KYC onboarding or remediation experience within banking or financial services.

• Sound knowledge of corporate structures, account opening documents, and global KYC requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (mandatory).

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.

• Good understanding of Corporate & Institutional Banking, Global Markets, and Compliance environments.

• Experience working with high-risk jurisdictions, complex ownership structures, or enhanced due diligence is a plus.

• Certification such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) is highly preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to global AML compliance standards and regulatory frameworks.

• Collaborative team culture and opportunity to work with top-tier clients.

• Career development in a fast-growing and high-demand field.