Senior Associate - Level 1 - Client KYC

Theapexgroup; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Senior management interaction

Job summary

The Apex Group in Pune is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead KYC onboarding and risk assessment for our fund clients. You will send initial KYC requirements, gather documents, and ensure compliance with risk ratings.

You will review documentation, liaise with clients for missing items, perform name list screenings, prepare checklists and risk assessments, and escalate concerns to local compliance. MIS/KPIs are maintained as part of your role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree qualification.
• 6-9+ years of Client KYC experience in fund industry or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of funds industry, structures, domiciles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Due Diligence, Compliance and Financial Structures in Offshore Locations.
• High attention to detail, analytical, technical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Send initial KYC requirements list to client and collate KYC documentation.
• Review KYC documentation to match risk rating for the client.
• Liaise with client for additional documentation or clarification.
• Carry out screening (name list screening and negative news) per policy.
• Prepare KYC checklists and arrange for review.
• Prepare Client Risk Assessment and arrange for review.
• Escalate concerns identified during KYC review to Local Compliance as applicable.
• Perform Client KYC for new clients and regular/event-driven reviews.
• Understand and apply KYC procedures and Apex AML/CFT policy.
• Maintain and update MIS / KPIs.

Skills

KYC experience

Funds industry knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Due Diligence

Compliance

Financial structures

Offshore locations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

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.

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

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.