Head -DP & KYC Operations

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Capital HR Consulting Pvt. Ltd. invites applications for Head DP & KYC Operations in India.

The role oversees all Demat operations, KYC processing, and client onboarding, ensuring regulatory compliance, smooth account management, and high operational efficiency while leading the DP & KYC team. Key responsibilities include managing DP operations, coordinating with NSDL/CDSL, overseeing KYC processes, compliance oversight, team leadership, MIS reporting, and vendor coordination to

Qualifications

• Graduate/PG in Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• 5–12 years of experience in DP operations, KYC, or back-office in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of NSDL/CDSL, SEBI KYC regulations, and account opening processes.
• Hands-on experience with DP software and KYC verification platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and process management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DP operations: account opening, transfers, dematerialization, rematerialization, closures.
• Coordinate with NSDL/CDSL and DP participants for smooth operations.
• Monitor reconciliations, settlements, and exception handling.
• Ensure timely execution of corporate actions (bonuses, splits, dividends).
• Manage end-to-end client onboarding (Retail, HNI, Institutional).
• Oversee KYC verification, documentation, and approvals; handle escalations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

KYC processing

Process management

Vendor coordination

Education

Graduate or PG in Finance/Commerce

Tools

DP software

KYC platforms

MIS reporting

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Title: Head DP & KYC Operations

Job Summary:

The Head of DP & KYC will oversee all operations related to Depository Participant (Demat)

accounts, KYC processing, and client onboarding. The role ensures compliance with regulatory

requirements, smooth account management, and operational efficiency while leading the DP & KYC

team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. DP Operations

• Oversee Demat account opening, transfers, dematerialization, rematerialization, and closures.
• Coordinate with NSDL/CDSL and Depository Participants to ensure smooth functioning.
• Monitor Demat account reconciliations, settlements, and exception handling.
• Ensure timely execution of corporate actions like bonus, splits, dividends, etc.

2. KYC & Client Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end client onboarding process (Retail, HNI, Institutional).
• Ensure KYC verification as per SEBI, exchange, and internal guidelines.
• Oversee account documentation, verification, and approval processes.
• Handle escalations in KYC discrepancies or incomplete documentation.

3. Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with SEBI, NSDL/CDSL, and exchange regulations.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation for regulatory inspections.
• Conduct periodic internal audits of DP & KYC processes.

4. Team Leadership & Process Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage DP & KYC operations team.
• Develop and implement process improvements and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Set KPIs and monitor team performance for efficiency and accuracy.

5. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare regular reports on Demat account operations, KYC compliance, and onboarding metrics.
• Report exceptions, pending cases, and operational risks to senior management.
• Support management in decision-making with accurate operational data.

6. Technology & Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with KYC verification vendors, DP software providers, and IT teams.
• Implement automation and system upgrades for faster processing and accuracy.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• 5–12 years of experience in DP operations, KYC, or back-office operations in a stock broking/financial services firm.
• Strong knowledge of NSDL/CDSL operations, SEBI KYC regulations, and account opening processes.
• Hands-on experience with DP software, KYC verification platforms, and MIS reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and process management skills.
• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and compliance-focused.