The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Description: Compliance/ KYC/ FATCA/CRS.

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Solutions

LOCATION: Pune/Bangalore/Hyderabad

As a Compliance KYC Analyst, you will be responsible for the KYC and Non-KYC Component of the Client On-Boarding process and for performing Client KYC Periodic Reviews. You will be required to interact internally with the various teams at the Mauritius office and other Apex Offices.

The Role:

• Send initial KYC requirements list to client.
• Complying with FATCA / CRS regulations.
• Follow up and collate KYC documentation from client
• Review and scrutinize KYC documentation received ensuring it is appropriate for the risk rating level applicable to the client
• Carry out screening (Name list screening and Negative News Searches (in line with Apex Screening Procedure):
• Prepare KYC checklists and arrange for review
• Prepare Location-wise Local AML Risk Assessment and arrange for review
• Prepare Apex Group Client Risk Assessment and arrange for review
• Escalate any concerns identified during the KYC review process to the Apex Local Client Acceptance Committee / Compliance.
• Input all KYC Information Collected on KYC Application / Tool
• Prepare the Initial Client KYC File
• Attend to KYC Queries
• Perform New Client Adoptions
• Perform Regular Reviews, Event Driven Reviews, Trigger Driven Reviews
• Understand and Apply KYC Key Operating Procedures and the Apex Group AML / CFT Policy / PEP and HR Policy and any other Group Policies applicable to the AML/KYC Process
• Update MIS / KPI
• Perform operational Onboarding tasks
• Prepare Due Diligence Reports
• Support the Senior KYC Analyst, KYC Team Leader and the Onboarding Managers
• Assist in any other ad hoc Client KYC / Due Diligence related tasks and processes as requested by the Head of Department

Skills Required

• Good knowledge of standard and enhanced due diligence and KYC procedures.
• Strong research and analytical skills to collect and analyse large amounts of data and developing well-reasoned recommendations.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight schedules.
• Multitasking, time management, presentation and communication skills
• Result oriented, detail oriented, team player with ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation skills to clearly articulate risks.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and non-verbal communication along with strong customer service skills
• Strong work ethic, professional and approachable personality
• Inquisitive and self-motivated
• Quick learning and adaptability to new systems and Operational Procedures
• Efficient Computer and web skills

Qualifications

• A Degree in Management, Law and Finance.
• 3 to 6 years’ of experience in KYC compliance role.
• Experience in AML KYC, FATC, CRS and Due Diligence.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly

About Apex

Please visit our website www.apexgroup.com

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.