KYC Operations Analyst

Citi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a KYC Operations Analyst 1 to participate in Anti-Money Laundering monitoring and regulatory reporting. This entry-level role involves creating and maintaining KYC records, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and collaborating with Relationship Management and Compliance teams. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree. The position requires strong business acumen and ethical judgment to protect the firm's reputation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in KYC preferred.
• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams to prepare, develop, and approve electronic KYC records.
• Create and maintain KYC records from internal and external sources.
• Update system information from initiation to approval of KYC records.
• Validate information within KYC records and CIP documents.
• Ensure KYC records comply with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain BSU tool.
• Assess risk in business decisions to protect the firm's reputation.

Skills

Business Acumen

Credible Challenge

Laws and Regulations

Management Reporting

Policy and Procedure

Program Management

Referral and Escalation

Risk Controls and Monitors

Risk Identification and Assessment

Risk Remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The KYC Operations Analyst 1 is an entry-level position responsible for participating in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting activities in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to assist with the preparation, development, due diligence and approval of the electronic Know Your Client (KYC) record and supporting appendices
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information from internal and external sources (firm website, regulatory websites, etc.)
• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to update system information from initiation to approval of KYC record and report workflow progress to supervisor
• Validate the information within KYC records and Customer Identification Program (CIP) documents to ensure completion and accuracy
• Ensure KYC records incorporate local regulatory requirements / Global Business Support Unit (BSU) Standards
• Maintain BSU tool
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience preferred
• 4-6 Years relevant experience in KYC

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Operations - Services

Job Family

Business KYC

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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