Associate – Legal Admin – Legal and Compliance

D. E. Shaw India Private Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a bright KYC Associate to join their Legal Admin team in Hyderabad. In this role, you will support the Legal department by managing global Know Your Customer requests, ensuring compliance with international standards. The position requires excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach to handle sensitive information effectively. You will have the opportunity to improve processes and participate in special projects within a collaborative and collegial work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to grow in the financial services sector.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Casual Work Environment

Attractive Compensation Package

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in KYC/counterparty due diligence.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with KYC/counterparty due diligence requests and manage documentation.
• Handle confidential requests and manage KYC workflows.

Skills

KYC Due Diligence

Communication Skills

Project Management

Detail Orientation

Education

Graduate Degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.

We are seeking a bright and exceptional KYC Associate to join the Legal Admin (LA) team in Hyderabad, India. This team supports the Hyderabad-based Legal department by handling processes that facilitate the smooth functioning of the New York Legal team. The role involves managing the firm’s global Know Your Customer (KYC) requests.

What You’ll Do Day-to-Day:

Assist the Legal Admin (LA) team with KYC/counterparty due diligence requests, manage information and documentation, and support special projects. Contribute to counterparty interactions and negotiations, collate and analyze information, execute processes, manage databases, and prepare summaries. Respond to global counterparty requests for information during their due diligence, provide standard documentation, and negotiate disclosures. Handle confidential, time-sensitive requests and master complex information about ownership, control structures, signatory authorities, and documentation protocols. Manage KYC workflows, improve processes, and participate in ad-hoc KYC projects.

Who We’re Looking For:

Basic Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in Business Administration/Management or related field with 1-2 years of work experience.
• Experience working in international banks with exposure to KYC/counterparty due diligence, and knowledge of global KYC standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, ethical, organized, detail-oriented, with strong editing, proofreading, and project management skills. Able to deliver consistently in a demanding environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Confluence and SharePoint.
• Background in Accounting and Finance.

Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/AscLAApr25

We welcome candidates returning to work after a career break through our Recommence initiative. The firm offers excellent benefits, a casual and collegial work environment, and an attractive compensation package. For more details on our recruitment process and data handling, visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers.

Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate based on sex, race, color, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.