Hiring for KYC Team Manager – Gurgaon

Job Description

Hiring for   KYC Team Manager – Gurgaon

Experience Required:

• Minimum 9+ years in KYC/AML compliance or fund regulation, ideally within financial services or real estate investment.

• Minimum 3+ years of team management experience.

• Strong educational background – Master’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

 Skills & Requirements:

• Deep understanding of global KYC/AML frameworks and compliance best practices.

• Familiarity with AIFMD (Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive) reporting and regulatory landscape.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with legal technology platforms is a plus.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both verbal and written, in English.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills with a keen attention to detail.

 Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Process Oversight

• Lead and manage the KYC team, defining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Monitor team performance, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards are met.

• Identify process improvement opportunities, including automation and compliance risk mitigation.

• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of complex cases or issues.

 Responsibilities

• Handle KYC requests from external parties, including the preparation of KYC letters, structure charts, and documentation related to ownership, AML/UBO, and sanctions compliance.

• Engage with counterparties to negotiate or clarify complex KYC requirements, pushing back on unreasonable requests where necessary.

• Own end-to-end execution of KYC processes, ensuring timely and compliant onboarding and documentation.

• Safekeep finalized materials and update internal Q&A databases on novel or recurring queries.

AIFMD Reporting

• Oversee pre- and post-deal reporting processes, coordinating the collection and submission of deal documents to the Depositary.

• Provide weekly reports and updates to the Depositary and ensure the accuracy of all regulatory submissions.

• Review and verify ownership of portfolio assets annually.

• Liaise with external auditors to support annual verification processes and ensure audit readiness.

• Act as the primary escalation point for all AIFMD-related queries or regulatory reviews.

Special Attributes & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and documentation skills with the ability to handle complex data flows and legal/financial records.

• Demonstrated capability in managing compliance operations, developing workflows, and supporting global regulatory frameworks.

• High degree of professionalism, ownership, and accountability.