KYC Operations Intermediate Analyst

Citi; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a KYC Operations Analyst to strengthen its AML monitoring, governance, and regulatory reporting within the Compliance and Control team. You will help develop Citi's internal KYC programme and work across teams to identify risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role involves partnering with business managers, producing risk and control reports, and serving as a subject matter expert on KYC processes. A strong emphasis on ownership and cross-functional collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in KYC, AML, compliance, or related financial services
• Ability to make well-informed, timely decisions in a regulated environment
• Track record of anticipating and responding to business and client needs
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across regions and functions
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and taking ownership of outcomes

Responsibilities

• Manage risk and control areas to maintain operational integrity across KYC
• Analyse risk exposures, identify root causes, and recommend mitigations
• Collaborate with managers and product staff to align with compliance standards
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and periodic risk and control reports
• Serve as SME for internal and external stakeholders on KYC processes
• Engage with Internal Audit and external audits for input on risk and liabilities
• Assess day-to-day risk decisions and escalate control issues transparently

Skills

KYC

AML

Compliance

Risk management

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

ACAMS certification

Job description

Citi is looking for a KYC Operations Analyst to play a key role in strengthening its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, and regulatory reporting activities within the Compliance and Control team. In this position, you will help develop and manage Citi's internal Know Your Client (KYC) programme, working across teams to identify risk, ensure compliance, and protect the integrity of the firm and its clients. This is an opportunity to apply your KYC expertise at scale within one of the world's leading financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage key areas of risk and control — including information security, business continuity, and records management — to maintain operational integrity across the KYC function.
• Analyse risk exposures and associated controls to identify root causes, then collaborate with peers and management to present findings and recommend mitigation measures.
• Partner with business managers and product staff to develop and execute plans within your area of responsibility, ensuring alignment with compliance standards.
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and periodic risk and control reports for use across internal forums and governance discussions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on KYC processes and compliance requirements.
• Engage with Internal Audit and external audit teams to provide input on risk areas and potential legal liabilities, ensuring findings are clearly communicated and addressed.
• Assess risk in day-to-day business decisions, escalating and managing control issues with transparency to protect the firm, its clients, and its assets.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Between 5-7 years of experience in KYC, AML, compliance, or a related financial services role.
• Demonstrated ability to make well-informed, timely decisions in a regulated environment.
• Track record of anticipating and responding effectively to business and client needs.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships across business regions and functions.
• Comfortable operating with a degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgement and taking ownership of outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a KYC checker or reviewer capacity, with exposure to end-to-end client due diligence processes.
• Subject matter expertise in KYC or AML gained through a specialist or advisory role.
• ACAMS certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent professional qualification in financial crime compliance

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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