About the role
Role & responsibilities
Location: Hyderabad
Profile Summary
Looking for a KYC/AML professional with 46+ years in Investment Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, or Capital Markets to join our CLM team in Hyderabad – working on institutional client onboarding, periodic reviews, due diligence and screening for large, complex client structures. The role runs on a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, so sound risk-based judgment and comfort working night shifts matter.
Educational Qualification
Any Degree / bachelor’s in commerce; MBA or M.Com an added advantage
CAMS certification an added advantage
French or German language skills a nice-to-have, not mandatory
Expertise & Competencies
Good understanding of CLM and KYC within IB / Asset and Wealth Management / Capital Markets
Awareness of AML/KYC regulations across geographies
Strong stakeholder management and time prioritization
Comfortable engaging directly with institutional clients, Front Office and Compliance
Strong decision-making skills with a practical, risk-based approach
Experience using AI tools and automation to support KYC refresh and onboarding
Advanced Excel skills and prior exposure to MI reporting will be an added advantage
Good oral and written communication skills
Comfortable in a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, incl. holiday coverage
Work Experience
4–6+ years in financial services, ideally in KYC/AML or client onboarding roles
Hands-on experience on Fenergo or similar CLM platforms and screening tools
Prior experience handling complex CDD cases, activity reviews and false positives
Experience working with large global banks or financial institutions a plus
Exposure to QC checks (e.g., 4-eye review) and second-line escalation is a plus
Role and Responsibilities / Job Description
Own the end-to-end client lifecycle for institutional clients – onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews and offboarding
Handle CDD/EDD documentation for complex entity types – corporates, funds, trusts, SPVs, financial institutions
Enrich onboarding cases from Relationship Managers and re-key email-received documentation into the CLM/onboarding system
Apply your understanding of capital markets – products, participants and how they fit together – to client structures
Stay current on global AML/KYC standards and how requirements vary by jurisdiction
Use Fenergo and internal workflow tools to manage outreach and keep records audit-ready
Coordinate with Front Office, Compliance, AML Middle Office, Legal, Tax and Account Management in a fast-paced environment
Own periodic and event-driven KYC reviews within agreed SLAs – typically 24–48 hours, with same-day responses to urgent queries
Carry out sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening; confidently rule out false positives
Participate in QC checks / Calibration (incl. 4-eye review) and coordinate with second-line teams on escalations
Apply sound, risk-based judgment when assessing case complexity and prioritizing work
Use AI-enabled tools and automation to support KYC refresh/onboarding and drive greater straight-through processing
Prior exposure to FATCA/CRS, tax operations or MI reporting/dashboarding is an added advantage
Track and help close out AML/CLM audit findings from internal or external audits
Interact daily with onshore clients and Front Office for status updates and governance
Flex to support higher volumes during peak periods such as quarter-end and tax season
Look for ways to make onboarding smoother for clients without compromising on compliance
Work from office in a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, incl. occasional weekend/holiday coverage
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