KYC Operations Analyst 1

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Chennai, India seeks a KYC Operations Analyst 1 to join the Compliance and Control team. This role supports an internal KYC program, helping prepare records, perform due diligence and ensure accuracy across KYC/CIP documents.

You will collaborate with Relationship Management and Compliance to update records, validate data and escalate issues per policy. A Bachelor's degree and 4+ years AML/KYC experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4+ years of AML/KYC experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, development, due diligence and approval of electronic KYC records.
• Create and maintain KYC records from internal and external sources.
• Update system information from initiation to approval and report workflow progress.
• Validate information in KYC and CIP documents for accuracy.
• Ensure KYC records meet local regulatory requirements and BSU standards.
• Maintain BSU tool and support risk governance and reporting.

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

• 4+ years of relevant experience in AML/KYC is required .

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group

Operations - Services

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Job Family

Business KYC

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Time Type

Full time

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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.

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Other Relevant Skills

Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Customer (KYC) Document, KYC Compliance.

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