Senior Associate - General Counsel Shared Services Operations

Fidelity International; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Fidelity International is seeking a Senior Associate for GCSS Operations in India. You will support KYC and ASL processes, extend compliance support, and collaborate with global teams to meet regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes process documentation, stakeholder management, and adherence to ethics, with opportunities to influence ongoing improvements in the GC Shared Services function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in KYC compliance within financial services.
• Knowledge of AML, KYC regulations on a global scale.
• Ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day KYC team operations and provide guidance.
• Conduct periodic reviews of KYC policies to address regulatory changes.
• Maintain and enhance the compliance framework for regulated activities.
• Ensure timely regulatory submissions and audits.
• Prepare and present reports at Board Meetings as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align KYC processes.
• Establish best practices and SOPs for global KYC compliance.
• Oversee KYC requests and liaise with external organisations.

Skills

KYC compliance

AML regulations

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law

Master’s degree or professional certification preferred

Tools

Power Platform

Job description

Senior Associate - GCSS Operations

About the Opportunity

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 07 October 2026

Job Description Title Senior Associate - GCSS Operations Department General Counsel Shared Services Location India Reports To Senior Manager, GCSS Operations Level Grade 3

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our General Counsel Shared Services team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team

General Counsel (GC) is a trusted advisor to all parts of FIL, providing high-value independent advisory and assurance expertise through our specialist teams.

GC comprises of Legal, Risk, Compliance, Tax, and Public Policy & Strategic Relationship Management.

General Counsel Shared services (GCSS) function is a global centre of expertise currently being built out in Dalian and India. It provides operational support and services to the General Counsel function.

About your role

The primary function of the role is to support the business requirements for KYC (Know your client) and ASL (Authorised Signatory List) processes and to extend support to compliance officers.

Working with a range of stakeholders, the candidate will be responsible for identifying and documenting review needs.

The role will be working as part of an expanding vertical within GC Shared Services, partnering with businesses and key stakeholders from KYC and compliance teams across different FIL global entities to deliver the desired business outcomes.

Collaborative operating style with a focus on working together with others to achieve great outcomes for the business will be a key.

About you

Manage day-to-day KYC team operations, providing guidance and support.

Conduct periodic reviews and updates of KYC policies and procedures to address regulatory changes and emerging risks.

Maintain and enhance the compliance framework for regulated activities.

Ensure the delivery of regular compliance audits and timely regulatory submissions.

Prepare and distribute compliance reports, including Errors, Complaints & Breaches logs.

Support AML/KYC procedures and oversee new business acceptance processes.

Prepare and present reports at Board Meetings as required.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in KYC processes.

Establish best practices and standard operating procedures for KYC that comply with industry standards.

Manage KYC requests, acting as the liaison between external organisations and internal stakeholders.

Provide support for business, operational, and regulatory change projects.

Maintain and manage stakeholder relationships, including global Company Secretaries.

Ensure adherence to the FIL Code of Ethics.

Manage and prioritise requests received via the team mailbox.

Develop and deliver regular reports containing KYC statistics.

Assist in streamlining existing processes and supporting ongoing projects and system enhancements.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law or a related field.

Master’s degree or professional certification preferred.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in KYC compliance within the financial services industry with a proven track record of progressively increasing responsibility.

Ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Experience or knowledge in General Counsel functions, Risk/Compliance, and AML/KYC regulations is advantageous.

In-depth knowledge of AML, KYC and other relevant regulatory requirements on a global scale.

Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high performing team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks and develop practical solutions effective at a global level.

Proven ability to navigate and adapt to a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.

Demonstrated experience in supporting successful and smooth transition of processes, ensuring clear documentation, stakeholder alignment, knowledge transfer, and continuity of service delivery.

Desirable

Experience within General Counsel, Legal Operations, Compliance, Risk, Financial Crime, KYC, Internal Audit or other regulated environments.

Experience with Power Platform, low‑code solutions, process mining, workflow automation or AI‑enabled solutions.

Exposure to Agile, Lean Six Sigma, process excellence methodologies, or advanced PowerPoint and visual presentation development.

Feel rewarded

• For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package.


• We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development.


• And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

Experience Level Mid Level