Crisil - AML/KYC Consultant

About CRISIL Limited:

CRISIL is a leading, agile, and innovative global analytics company driven by its mission of making markets function better.

It is Indias foremost provider of ratings, data, research, analytics, and solutions with a strong track record of growth, culture of innovation, and global footprint.

It has delivered independent opinions, actionable insights, and efficient solutions to over 100,000 customers through businesses that operate from India, the US, the UK, Argentina, Poland, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

It is majority owned by S&P Global Inc, a leading provider of transparent and independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide.

CRISIL is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

To know more: www.crisil.com

About CRISIL Global Research & Risk Solutions (GR&RS):

CRISIL GR&RS is a leading provider of high-end research, risk and analytics services. We are the world's largest provider of equity and fixed-income research support to banks and buy-side firms. We are also the foremost provider of end-to-end risk and analytics services that include quantitative support, front and middle office support, and regulatory and business process change management support to trading, risk management, regulatory and CFO functions at world's leading financial institutions.

We also provide extensive support to banks in financial crime and compliance analytics. We are leaders in research support, and risk and analytics support, providing it to more than 75 global banks, 50 buy-side firms covering hedge funds, private equity, and asset management firms. Our research support enables coverage of over 3,300 stocks and 3,400 corporates and financial institutions globally.

We support more than 15 bank holding companies in their regulatory requirements and submissions. We operate from 7 research centers in Argentina, China, India, and Poland, and across several time zones and languages.

Department: GR&RS

Job Description:

- This role supports the Global Private Investments team with the transition of AML/KYC duties related to asset acquisitions to the Operations Teams.

- After a successful start, the project is now entering a second phase, focusing on expanding the newly established processes and workflows to include additional tasks transferred as part of an extended project scope.

- These additional tasks involve handling screening alerts, implementing data consistency checks, dealing with data maintenance requests, and conducting ongoing periodic reviews.

- Please note that the successful candidate will have to provide us with a valid criminal record.

- Collaborate closely with the various business units to ensure smooth handling of AML/KYC tasks

- Conduct initial Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and KYC refresh (Periodic reviews) on clients in line with AML and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) policies

- Analyse and assess clients information and documents validity according to internal policies, raising questions to clarify open issues promptly

- Complete workflow tasks in the Customer Due Diligence Repository (CDDR) system during periodic reviews.

- Review, challenge, and contribute to enhancing the configuration of the KYC journeys in our CDDR tool (Fen-X)

- Conduct data consistency checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of new processes

- Execute and review sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and adverse media alerts from counterparty screening, escalating as necessary

- Package Customer Due Diligence research and documentation (the KYC profile) for Account Manager review

- Meet production targets and deadlines

- Communicate with Compliance, the Business, and other employees to complete the Customer Due Diligence process

Skills Required:

- Several years of experience in AML/KYC reviews within a financial institution

- Exposure to project management or AML/KYC remediation plans

- Knowledge of AML, regulatory compliance, and controls within the financial services industry

- Proven problem-solving and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines without supervision

- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships in a global business environment

- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills

- Time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multitask. Responsive and result-oriented

- Ability to work professionally with all levels of staff and management

- Strong teamwork, organizational, complex problem resolution, and initiative

- Sound judgment, keen sense of urgency, and high level of professional and personal integrity

- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Edge. Knowledge of the CDDR Software Fen-X is an asset

Mandatory Skills:

- Anti Money Laundering, KYC, Enhanced Due Diligence, Asset Management, Client Onboarding

Education Qualification:

- Bachelors/ masters degree in business management, finance or law; Professional Certifications are desired but not mandatory