KYC Senior Analyst

About the role

Barclays is hiring a KYC Senior Analyst in Pune, India, within its Group Economic Crime function. The role provides first-class support by conducting in-depth due diligence, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding clients and the organisation. It sits in the Banking Operations business area and is a permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend improvements to operational processes.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain efficiency.
• Develop reports and presentations on operational performance and share findings with senior stakeholders.
• Identify industry trends and developments to apply best practice in banking operations.
• Take part in projects and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Minimum qualification: bachelor's degree.
• End-to-end KYC knowledge and experience in periodic reviews for corporate clients is a must.
• Specialist knowledge of EDD, including reviewing company structures, trusts, charitable organisations, nominated entities, defence, gaming and gambling, politically exposed persons and high-risk jurisdictions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including with Financial Crime and Front Office teams, is beneficial.
• Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and to manage a demanding workload within target timescales.
• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK; those needing sponsorship must declare it.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of Global KYC policies and procedures.
• Understanding of the legislation affecting Barclays and its clients, including the Data Protection Act, Companies Act, Insolvency Act, Financial Services Act, money laundering and confidentiality regulations.
• Understanding of the importance of KYC from the perspectives of risk and regulation.