– Global KYC Analyst | Client Onboarding & Periodic Reviews (SPE/SME)

JD – Global KYC Analyst | Client Onboarding & Periodic Reviews (SPE/SME)

Location: Hyderabad

Profile Summary

Looking for a KYC/AML professional with 4–6+ years in Investment Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, or Capital Markets to join our CLM team in Hyderabad – working on institutional client onboarding, periodic reviews, due diligence and screening for large, complex client structures. The role runs on a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, so sound risk-based judgment and comfort working night shifts matter.

Educational Qualification

• Any Degree / bachelor’s in commerce; MBA or M.Com an added advantage
• CAMS certification an added advantage
• French or German language skills a nice-to-have, not mandatory
• Expertise & Competencies
• Good understanding of CLM and KYC within IB / Asset and Wealth Management / Capital Markets
• Awareness of AML/KYC regulations across geographies
• Strong stakeholder management and time prioritization
• Comfortable engaging directly with institutional clients, Front Office and Compliance
• Strong decision-making skills with a practical, risk-based approach
• Experience using AI tools and automation to support KYC refresh and onboarding
• Advanced Excel skills and prior exposure to MI reporting will be an added advantage
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable in a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, incl. holiday coverage
• Work Experience
• 4–6+ years in financial services, ideally in KYC/AML or client onboarding roles
• Hands-on experience on Fenergo or similar CLM platforms and screening tools
• Prior experience handling complex CDD cases, activity reviews and false positives
• Experience working with large global banks or financial institutions a plus
• Exposure to QC checks (e.g., 4-eye review) and second-line escalation is a plus
• Role and Responsibilities / Job Description
• Own the end-to-end client lifecycle for institutional clients – onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews and offboarding
• Handle CDD/EDD documentation for complex entity types – corporates, funds, trusts, SPVs, financial institutions
• Enrich onboarding cases from Relationship Managers and re-key email-received documentation into the CLM/onboarding system
• Apply your understanding of capital markets – products, participants and how they fit together – to client structures
• Stay current on global AML/KYC standards and how requirements vary by jurisdiction
• Use Fenergo and internal workflow tools to manage outreach and keep records audit-ready
• Coordinate with Front Office, Compliance, AML Middle Office, Legal, Tax and Account Management in a fast-paced environment
• Own periodic and event-driven KYC reviews within agreed SLAs – typically 24–48 hours, with same-day responses to urgent queries
• Carry out sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening; confidently rule out false positives
• Participate in QC checks / Calibration (incl. 4-eye review) and coordinate with second-line teams on escalations
• Apply sound, risk-based judgment when assessing case complexity and prioritizing work
• Use AI-enabled tools and automation to support KYC refresh/onboarding and drive greater straight-through processing
• Prior exposure to FATCA/CRS, tax operations or MI reporting/dashboarding is an added advantage
• Track and help close out AML/CLM audit findings from internal or external audits
• Interact daily with onshore clients and Front Office for status updates and governance
• Flex to support higher volumes during peak periods such as quarter-end and tax season
• Look for ways to make onboarding smoother for clients without compromising on compliance
• Work from office in a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, incl. occasional weekend/holiday coverage