Senior Associate - Level 1 - Client KYC

Apex Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead client KYC activities, review documentation, and perform risk assessments. You will liaise with clients, conduct name list screenings, and ensure compliance with AML/CFT policies across jurisdictions.

Ideal candidates have 6-9+ years in KYC within the investment fund industry, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail. The role offers exposure to global compliance and cross-jurisdictional projects.

Qualifications

• 6-9+ years of Client KYC experience within the investment fund industry or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of the funds industry, fund structures, domiciles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and planning skills to deliver against deadlines and objectives.
• Knowledge of Due Diligence, Compliance and Financial Structures in Offshore Locations (Jersey, Australia, Japan).
• High attention to detail, analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Send initial KYC requirements list to client and collate KYC documentation from client.
• Review KYC documentation received ensuring it is appropriate for the risk rating level applicable to the client.
• Liaise with client for any additional documentation or clarification required.
• Carry out screening (name list screening and negative news searches in line with Apex Screening Procedure).
• Prepare KYC checklists and arrange for review.
• Prepare Apex Group Client Risk Assessment and arrange for review.
• Escalate any concerns identified during the KYC review process to Local Compliance, as applicable.
• Perform Client KYC for new clients and perform client KYC regular and on event driven reviews.
• Understand and apply KYC Key Operating Procedures and the Apex Group AML / CFT Policy.
• Maintain and update MIS / KPIs

Skills

KYC experience

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

As a Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Send initial KYC requirements list to client and collate KYC documentation from client
• Review KYC documentation received ensuring it is appropriate for the risk rating level applicable to the client
• Liaise with client for any additional documentation or clarification required
• Carry out screening (name list screening and negative news searches in line with Apex Screening Procedure)
• Prepare KYC checklists and arrange for review
• Prepare Apex Group Client Risk Assessment and arrange for review
• Escalate any concerns identified during the KYC review process to Local Compliance, as applicable.
• Perform Client KYC for new clients and perform client KYC regular and on event driven reviews
• Understand and apply KYC Key Operating Procedures and the Apex Group AML / CFT Policy
• Maintain and update MIS / KPIs

Qualifications and skills required

• An individual with a bachelor/master’s degree qualification or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6-9+ years of Client KYC experience within the investment fund industry or equivalent
• A good knowledge of the funds industry, experience of different fund structures, domiciles and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management and planning skills to deliver against agreed deadlines and objectives.
• Knowledge of Due Diligence, Compliance and Financial Structures in Offshore Locations (Jersey, Australia, Japan)
• High attention to detail, accuracy, analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly

To be successful in these roles, it is envisaged that you are a motivated and self-driven individual eager to contribute and grow with the organization. Knowledge of financial products and environments along with prior fund experience will ensure your success. Critical to your ability to perform these roles will be your customer focus, attention to detail and team focus. We offer a modern and progressive work environment. You can expect to be challenged and offered a path towards future career growth.

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications, and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us