Banking KYC Professional

Capgemini; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Chennai is seeking a KYC Review & Quality Control lead to oversee onboarding and periodic reviews. You will supervise a 15-member team, ensure AML/CTF compliance, and manage escalations with MLRO and sanctions teams. You will also drive process improvements and prepare MIS for senior committees.

You will engage with Front Office and Financial Crime units to ensure accurate KYC outcomes and timely remediation of findings, while mentoring staff and upholding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years in end-to-end KYC/CDD.
• Minimum 2 years leading a team (approx. 10 members).
• Strong AML/CTF knowledge and risk awareness.
• Proven ability to communicate regulatory and risk details clearly.
• Experience as a senior KYC checker in a regulated entity.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analysis of submissions via EIC and ACCORD for onboarding and reviews.
• Ensure AML/CTF compliance and adherence to CDD policies.
• Lead a 15-member team, coaching and guiding on-the-job.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Financial Crime, MLRO, Sanctions and Forensics.
• Drive process improvements and support UAT, migrations, and MIS prep.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

KYC & CDD

Team leadership

Regulatory communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EIC system

ACCORD

Job description

Job Description

Your Profile

KYC Review & Quality Control

• Perform advanced-level analysis of submissions via client system EIC and ACCORD for onboarding and periodic reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with AML/CTF standards, regulatory expectations, and internal CDD policies.
• Manage escalations requiring MLRO or Financial Crime approval (PEPs, Negative News, Sanctions).

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of 15 members, overseeing productivity, quality, and workload distribution.
• Provide continuous coaching, guidance, and on-the-job training to team members.
• Ensure team adherence to policies, SLAs, and quality controls.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage proactively with Front Office teams, providing guidance on KYC requirements and system usage.
• Work closely with the Financial Crime Group, MLRO team, Sanctions, and Forensics departments.

Process & Governance

• Drive process enhancements and quantify efficiency gains across workflows.
• Participate in compliance remediation exercises and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Support projects such as system improvements, UAT testing, and process migrations.
• Prepare MIS for senior committees.
• Ensure procedural documents reflect any changes in process or regulatory updates.

Your Role

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years of total experience in end-to-end KYC / CDD.
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience, managing a team of ~10 members.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF regulations, Sanctions, and Financial Crime risk areas.
• Ability to communicate regulatory and risk-related details clearly and effectively.
• Experience as a senior KYC Checker in a regulated financial institution.

Preferred (Not Mandatory)

• ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent AML certifications.