Senior Associate Japan KYC

Saxo Group; Gurugram District; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saxo Bank in India (Gurugram) seeks a senior KYC Associate to lead onboarding and ongoing due diligence for Japan clients. You will assess source of wealth, review transactions, sanctions exposure, identify PEPs, verify KYC documents, and escalate complex cases as needed.

Collaboration with the local KYC Team is essential to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in private/corporate onboarding, strong KYC/AML expertise, and prefers proficiency in Japanese.

Formación

• Over 5–7 years of private/corporate onboarding and ongoing due diligence experience.
• Strong KYC, CDD and due diligence background with ability to assess cases independently.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Excellent data collection and analytical skills, high attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Perform ongoing due diligence tasks for private/corporate clients.

Conocimientos

KYC knowledge

Japanese language

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Descripción del empleo

Location - Gurugram (On-site)

Conduct ongoing due diligence for private/ corporate Japan clients, including analysis of source of wealth/funds, review of transactions (domestic and cross‑border), sanctions exposure, identification of PEPs/RCAs and their risk assessment, verification of KYC documentation, identification of KYC/AML risks, navigate complex corporate ownership and control structures recommending escalations where appropriate, and aligning procedures with Japan and global regulatory requirements while maintaining high-quality standards. We are looking for an experienced senior associate to join our KYC Team in India. The ideal candidate will bring strong private/ corporate onboarding and ongoing due diligence experience, with the ability to assess and navigate source of wealth/funds, review of transactions (domestic and cross‑border), sanctions exposure, identification of PEPs/RCAs and their risk assessment, verification of KYC documentation, identification of KYC/AML risks, navigate complex corporate ownership and control structures. Reporting to the local team lead and liaising with our India team, this role will focus on Japan clients.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing due diligence task assigned.


• Work as a member of the KYC Team to ensure that private client applications/ clients are reviewed and processed efficiently, with appropriate handling of Very high/ high/ medium/ low risk clients.


• Analyse complex documentation, identify ongoing due diligence issues, and recommend practical solutions or escalation where appropriate.


• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, internal policies and business developments relevant to private Japan client and act as a KYC and AML subject matter expert.


• Identify potential improvements to Team’s process flows and procedures.


• Assist in creating, maintaining and aligning work‑related work instructions and procedures within Saxo Group.


• Other ad‑hoc tasks assigned.

Profile

• Japanese language certification N1/ N2 level (advanced fluency, preferred and required for specialized Japanese read, write, translation and interpretation) from recognised Indian institution.


• Proven track record with more than 5-7 years of experience in private/ corporate onboarding, ongoing due diligence, or a similar KYC role within financial services.


• Strong KYC, CDD and ongoing due diligence background, with demonstrated ability to assess private/ corporate cases independently.


• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.


• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Good team player.


• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight deadlines.


• Preferably have certifications such as CAMS/ ACAMS or similar.


• Proficient in Japanese language oral and written (Japanese language expert).

Company Culture

We get curious people invested in the world. When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on. You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long‑term success. We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations. When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense. At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

About Saxo Bank

Support our purpose We believe access to global capital markets is not only for the privileged few. Our vision is to enable people to fulfill their financial aspirations to make an impact. That’s why we use the power of technology to deliver clients what they need, when they need it in a user‑friendly and personalised experience. We aim to deliver the world’s most user‑friendly and personalized trading and investment platform experience, which gives our clients exactly what they need to make more informed investment decisions.

Be part of a unique journey

Do you want to work for an extremely ambitious organisation at the cutting edge of banking and technology? You’ll be joining a company that:

• Continuously strives to improve the Saxo Experience and exceed our clients’ expectations.


• Always invests in the future.


• Builds unrivalled platforms for seasoned and experienced investors and wholesale clients that provide real‑time access to global capital markets.


• Consistently wins the highest accolades for our platforms, products and services.

Own Your Future

So, if you’re up for the challenge of breaking down barriers in global financial markets, we’re always looking for ambitious and enthusiastic people who share our passion for clients, technology and innovation and can bring new perspectives to our diverse team.

For more on our story, culture and identity, please read the Saxo Bank Foundation, written by our CEO and founder Kim Fournais.

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