Join our dynamic team as a Banking KYC specialist with 5-7 years of experience in Chennai. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes within a leading financial institution. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance and managing complex financial crime risks.

Your core responsibilities will involve advanced KYC analysis for onboarding and periodic reviews, ensuring strict adherence to AML/CTF standards and internal policies. You will manage critical escalations requiring expert approval and lead a team of 15 members, fostering productivity and high-quality output through continuous coaching. Proactive stakeholder engagement with Front Office teams and collaboration with Financial Crime, MLRO, and Sanctions departments are key to success. You will also drive process enhancements, participate in compliance remediation, and support system improvements and UAT testing, while preparing essential MIS reports.

We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of comprehensive KYC/CDD experience. A minimum of 2 years in team leadership, managing a team of approximately 10 members, is essential. A strong grasp of AML/CTF regulations, Sanctions, and Financial Crime risks, coupled with clear communication skills for regulatory details, is required. Prior experience as a senior KYC Checker in a regulated financial institution is a must. Preferred qualifications include AML certifications like ICA or ACAMS.