KYC Analyst – Associate (Financial Crime Compliance)

About the role

We are looking for a KYC Analyst at the Associate level to join PwC’s Financial Crime Compliance team in Bangalore. You will support clients by performing thorough due‑diligence and monitoring to ensure compliance with anti‑money‑laundering and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence (CDD) to gather identity verification, source of funds and beneficial ownership information for entities such as banks, trusts, funds and SPVs.
• Perform initial checks on client documents and data to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Research using various databases and sources to verify client information.
• Evaluate client risk based on business activities, geographic location and other relevant factors.
• Conduct sanction screening and adverse media screening using specialized tools and analyze results for matches with sanctioned parties.
• Maintain accurate KYC documentation and ongoing monitoring records.
• Carry out periodic and event‑driven reviews of client accounts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve KYC‑related issues and provide regulatory guidance.
• Continuously improve KYC processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance controls.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements related to KYC, AML and CFT.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in KYC, AML compliance or a related role within the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), AML and KYC requirements.
• In‑depth knowledge of financial products, services and industry regulations.

Required skills