Client Due Diligence Analyst, NCT

Deutsche Bank AG; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class leave policy

Sponsorship for industry certs

Healthcare & hospitalization insurance

Employee assistance program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DWS Group is seeking a Client Due Diligence Analyst in Pune, India. You will verify client data, perform KYC checks, and assess client risk while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.

The role requires 1–3 years of operations experience in financial services, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Shift-based work and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate with commerce/business management field, 1–3 years in operations.
• Exposure to KYC/AML regulations and financial crimes compliance.
• Understanding of asset management transaction processes, including alternatives.
• Ability to use AI tools to improve productivity with ethical use of data.

Responsibilities

• Verify client data and perform due diligence on new and existing clients.
• Review KYC documentation and conduct client risk assessments.
• Sign off on new client adoptions and periodic reviews in line with SOPs.
• Manage client onboarding and periodic review streams per SLAs.
• Escalate issues and liaise with second-line functions as needed.
• Prepare timely reports and MIS for stakeholders.

Skills

KYC/AML knowledge

Communication

Analytical writing

AI tools

Problem solving

Multitasking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Commerce/Business management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Title

Client Due Diligence Analyst

Location

Pune, India

Role Description

DWS Group (DWS) is one of the world's leading asset managers assets under management (as of 31 December 2025). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines. We offer individuals and institutions access to our strong investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends. Our diverse expertise in Active, Passive and Alternatives asset management - as well as our deep environmental, social and governance focus - complement each other when creating targeted solutions for our clients. Our expertise and on-the-ground-knowledge of our economists, research analysts and investment professionals are brought together in one consistent global CIO View, which guides our investment approach strategically. DWS wants to innovate and shape the future of investing: with approximately 4700 employees in offices all over the world, we are local while being one global team. We are investors – entrusted to build the best foundation for our clients’ future. In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Requirements, Banks are obliged to perform Know-your-client ("KYC") reviews on all new and existing clients. These checks and reviews are made in strict accordance with regulatory standards and jurisdictions and the bank’s internal policies. The KYC Analyst assists the bank’s clients, managing all KYC and account opening requirements with appropriate governance and controls. They operate in an environment of strict adherence to Standard Operating procedures ('SOP’s) and Operation Level Agreements (OLA’s) to achieve accurate and timely account opening of retail clients. The project involves verification of the Client data, performing due diligence checks on the Clients, reviewing KYC documentation, performing the risk assessment of the Client, liaising with the Business/Compliance, advising on KYC requirements and signing off on new client adoptions.

What we’ll offer you

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for verification of Client data
• Perform due diligence of new and existing clients covering a wide range of different client types including; Listed and Regulated, small/medium/ large private and public companies as well as more complex structures such as; SPVs, Co-operatives, Foundations and Funds, Governments, Joint Ventures, etc.
• Verifying KYC documentation of the Clients to be adopted/reviewed
• Perform the risk assessment of the Client to be adopted/reviewed
• Signing off on new client adoptions and regular reviews
• Manage New Client Adoption or Periodic Review stream, to ensure that all requests are approved in accordance with regulatory requirements and the bank’s internal policies
• Manage exception ensuring that all SLA’s defined with the Business on timeliness and quality are adhered
• Outreach to business for any documentation inconsistencies/gaps
• Reporting issues/progress in time efficient manner
• Escalations and liaison with relevant second line functions
• Preparing timely reports and MIS for various stakeholders.

Your skills and experience

• Graduate (preferably Commerce/Business management) with minimum 1-3 years of relevant operations experience
• Financial services/banking experience, including KYC/Financial Crimes Compliance experience.
• Sound understanding of the investment transaction process in Asset Management, with a particular focus on Alternative/Illiquid strategies.
• Sound knowledge of AML/ KYC regulations and industry guidelines, including possible implications of sanctions for financial institutions
• Ability to multitask and communicate articulately with senior staff members and to work carefully and purposefully even in stressful situations
• Great problem-solving abilities to assess all options before making decisions
• Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of Control, Compliance, Investigation/chasing functions in banks
• Ability to interpreting alerts
• Ability to identifying trends and inconsistencies
• Understanding of end-to-end KYC process
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
• Communication and Reasoning skills
• Good reading, comprehension, and critical reasoning skills
• Good analytical writing skills
• Good communication skills to communicate at all levels - onshore & stakeholders

Soft Skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Flexibility while handling multiple cases of varying priorities

Willingness to work in shifts

• Graduates with good academic records
• Exposure to draft procedures based on policies formulated by the Bank's AML Compliance departments.

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams

Please visit our company website for further information: https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots. At DWS, we're capturing the opportunities of tomorrow. You can be part of a leading, client-committed, global Asset Manager, making an impact on individuals, communities and the world. In an ever-changing landscape, markets face a new set of pressures - but here, we see the opportunity in challenges. Opportunity to invest responsibly; to create change. Whether it’s collaborating to discover innovative solutions or exploring your curiosity to develop new skills - at DWS, we support you to achieve your goals. As the world continues to evolve, we do too. Join us, and you can shape our transformation. You can collaborate with industry thought-leaders, gaining new and diverse perspectives. You can share ideas and be yourself. You can drive innovative and sustainable solutions that influence markets and behaviours for the better. This is your chance to lead an extraordinary career. This is your chance to invest in your future.