KYC Compliance Specialist - Pune

About the Company

Kiya.ai is a specialized IT solutions provider catering to banking and financial sectors, operating globally with locations in New York, London, Bahrain, and Mumbai. The company holds ISO9001 and CMM Level 5 certifications and has over a decade of experience delivering critical domain expertise in Retail, Wholesale, and Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Compliance. It employs a unique project management approach called EvoQ, enhancing profitability and competitive positioning for 100+ financial clients worldwide.

Job Summary

We are looking for a meticulous Client Onboarding & Periodic Review Analyst to manage and support client onboarding processes, transitions, conversions, and regular account reviews. This role requires close attention to regulatory compliance, data accuracy, quality checks, and collaboration with various departments under supervision from senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate client onboarding by preparing account setups, validating documentation, and ensuring completion of KYC/AML due diligence.
• Manage account openings and closures, verifying no pending transactions before closure.
• Analyze and reconcile incoming and outgoing data to ensure accurate platform updates.
• Perform pre-transition and conversion testing, conducting detailed data quality checks and communicating discrepancies upward.
• Assist in planning and managing client transition/conversion projects, including timelines and critical path identification.
• Coordinate multi-departmental efforts to meet deadlines and fulfill documentation requirements.
• Oversee daily client transition workflows addressing data, compliance, and third-party coordination.
• Execute periodic reviews of client accounts and contribute to risk rating activities.
• Support team goals and operational excellence focusing on smaller or less complex clients/projects.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 to 9 years of experience in client onboarding, KYC, AML, or project management roles.
• Strong understanding of KYC processes, account activity reviews, and transaction monitoring.
• Expertise in AML, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
• High-level analytical skills with strong attention to detail for document verification.
• Effective communication abilities and familiarity with global regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with periodic account reviews, risk rating procedures, and Source of Wealth corroboration.
• Exposure to client-facing roles or coordinating projects.

Additional Job Details

• Work location: Karadi, Pune.
• Shift: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Work schedule: 4 days onsite per week.
• Immediate joining preferred; candidates with up to 30 days notice period may also be considered.

Eligibility

Applications are open to all graduates.