Analyst - India KYC

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Job Description:

The health and safety of our employees and candidates are very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), we’re leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at the MUFG Group.  As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey.  If so, one of our Resourcing colleagues will explain how our video-interviewing technology will be used throughout the recruitment process and will be on hand to answer any questions you might have.

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Department Overview:

About MGS – India

Established in 2020, MUFG Global Service (MGS) formerly known as MUFG Enterprise Solutions India Private Limited (MES India) is 100% subsidiary of MUFG Bank Ltd having offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC/ AML, Credit, Operations etc. to MUFG Bank offices globally. MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicing MUFG’s global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific”

KYC Operations: the objective is to provide a best-in-class KYC process. It ensures that KYC profiles are prepared in accordance with Group and Regulatory Policy, obtaining documents as required from the client/ relationship manager, undertaking all the necessary due diligence checks, and ensuring appropriate escalation is followed according to Policy.

The KYCS Service function has onshore hubs in Japan, Americas, EMEA, Singapore and Hong Kong. KYC Operations is responsible for providing centralized KYC production, validation of clients in support of both client on-boarding and periodic maintenance of client information. It has been tasked with creating a KYC profile service to provide a consistent approach for KYC across the countries of the Group as part of the overall Global Standards. The organization is expected to go through a transformation where new policies, processes and technologies will be implemented.

Position: KYC Analyst

Location: Bangalore, India

Legal Entity: MGS – India

Responsibilities:

• Production of KYC profile to the highest quality standard & in line with the latest policies and procedures. Individuals are required to keep themselves updated on the latest procedural/ policy changes across all streams.
• Obtain & update all missing client documentation from the client (with the help of the RMs), ability to research and analyze large amounts of data and assess higher risk attributes (geographical, product/service, entity/industry type, transactional, etc.)
• Following up on client profiles (In line with the latest escalation matrix) & making sure that all levels of signoff are in line with the latest Id matrix
• Profiles to be sent for audit (after receiving all information) within standard timelines that have been defined Interfacing with Compliance, Sanctions and Relationship Managers where applicable, especially on matters that involve escalation of pending and ageing profiles
• Excellent understanding of KYC, financial regulatory environment, Global banking regulations and AML risk implications
• Thorough understanding of legal structures of various client types: financial institutions, corporate, NBFI, Trusts, Public/Government FIs, private companies, funds, SPV etc.
• Proven skill sets in analyzing implications of mergers and acquisitions on legal identities & ownership structures of Corporate, FIs & Funds
• Experience on AML / KYC tools such as SWIFT KYC Registry, Factiva, Bankers Almanac, RDC, Internet Research, Fenergo, etc
• Sound knowledge of financial regulatory requirements
• Ability to interpret complex changes in regulatory guidelines and assess the impact
• Ability to work well under pressure with a high degree of accuracy & Ability to think from various angles and be proactive
• Ensure one meets the set productivity target and Quality target month on month

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 Years of Customer Due Diligence / Enhance Due Diligence at a maker level (Experience in commercial banking KYC is most preferred)
• Minimum Qualification: Graduation in Commerce/Finance or equivalent would be essential
• Flexibility to work in different shift timings
• Good understanding of MS office and proven skills on banking platforms
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Additional certification: ACAMS, ICA, IIBF KYC and other Financial Crime Certifications (Optional)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.