KYC - Onboarding Analyst

Overall purpose of role

• A specialist member of the KYC team responsible for obtaining, completing and maintaining all Regulatory KYC documentation for all Clients in accordance with the Bank's guidelines and in compliance with RBI regulations.

• To provide high value, business critical KYC technical support to the Front Office

• To liaise directly with our Front office, Clients, to gather KYC information, maintaining a professional manner and delivering excellent client service while managing potentially sensitive client information.

• Liaising with KYC Onboarding teams/Refresh team in the region to update them on status of cases/ prioritization requests

• Analysing and advising on the risk presented by various risk categories customers.

• Facilitating any inputs from Compliance and Financial Crime on queries raised on new and existing clients.

• Review of KYC documentation in line with RBI and Barclays guidelines and onboarding clients onto the Bank’s client onboarding platform.

• Supporting Tech enhancements related to products offered by the team

Key Accountabilities

• Provide guidance and education to the KYC Onboarding and Ongoing Review teams.

• Strong time management skills to complete complex, business critical tasks within pressured timescales – ensuring the KYC Team meets all target SLA’s, and providing a quick and efficient service to Clients.

• Ensure compliance with the policy and standards of client service, regulatory compliance requirements, front office procedures, AML/KYC requirements, product delivery and operating model.

• Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of accurate, up-to date client information during all stages of the Client relationship

• Strong problem solving and team working skills to resolve complex, high-priority cases, while ensuring the Bank’s regulatory requirements are always met.

• Strong communication skills to interact professionally and, supporting the Relationship Team in delivering excellent Client service.

• High level of attention to detail to complete tasks ‘right first time’ targets are met for all tasks.

• Analyzing structures for customers and perform adhoc reviews for prospective customers.

• Assist in the management of the enhanced due diligence requests.

• Preparing and circulating various MIS to stakeholders, followup for resolution of any deviations/deferrals.

• Participating in various activities planned for version upgrade of core banking system

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

 • In-depth knowledge of RBI KYC policy and processes.

 • Post Graduate and any specific courses done in KYC / Risk and Control etc.

 • Knowledge of both Barclays’ KYC policy and processes, as evidenced by KYC accreditation. 

• Prior experience and knowledge of MS Office with knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point would also be valuable.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications: 

• KYC Analyst experience, ideally with compliance understanding 

• Proven experience in an Operations role with experience in Banking 

• 3-4 years of relevant work experience with KYC and AML related function, policy and procedures would be advantageous. 

• Good knowledge and understanding of the legislation that affects Barclays and our Clients (including RBI KYC Guidelines, the Data Protection Act, Companies Act, Financial Services Act, Money Laundering and confidentiality regulations).

 • Graduate in any discipline.