Thakral One
Senior Analyst KYC QA (Perm)
Reviews sampled bank KYC files for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness against QA workbooks, documents variances, and works with the bank's KYC process owner to remediate and track quality improvements across quarters. Requires 5-7 years in KYC/AML compliance within financial services; based onsite in Bangalore.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining KYC programs
- Experience performing QA reviews on KYC profiles
- Experience working with technical, customer, and functional teams
- 5-7 years of work experience in KYC processes and regulations, preferably performing QA reviews of KYC files
- Undergraduate degree
- Solid foundation of BSA/AML regulation
- Knowledge of market practices related to KYC operations
- Ability to review complex client data, identify discrepancies, and assess risk profiles
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Analytical and critical thinking with sound decision-making
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with strong prioritization and project management
- Strong persuasion skills and ability to present concepts verbally to stakeholders
Nice to have
- Prior KYC, AML, or compliance QA experience in financial services
- ACAMS certification
Full description
As a Senior Analyst KYC QA, you will review KYC profiles, ensure adherence to policy and regulatory standards, and provide quality assurance oversight across customer onboarding processes. You will identify variances, recommend improvements, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
What You'll Do and How You'll SucceedKYC QA Reviews
- Review adherence to KYC Policy, Operating Manual, QA Workbooks, and process documentation.
- Select representative samples of customers for review in collaboration with KYC MO.
- Complete QA workbooks and assess accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of KYC reviews.
- Document variances, share findings with process owners, and recommend remediation actions.
- Revalidate remediated variances and close them once satisfactorily addressed.
- Summarise QA results and develop plans with the Bank to address exceptions and errors.
Analysis & Recommendations
- Assign variances into themes by customer type.
- Document recommendations for each QA theme, classifying impact as Improving quality or Improving efficiency.
- Compare quarterly results to assess the impact of recommendations.
- Prepare and deliver QA Toolkit workbooks.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Discuss variances with process owners and collaborate on remediation.
- Work with technical, customer, and functional teams to ensure effective QA processes.
- Provide clear communication and concise reporting to stakeholders.
We'd Love to Hear From You If...Experience
- You have 5–7 years of experience in KYC processes and regulations, preferably performing QA reviews of KYC files.
- You have experience designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining KYC programmes.
- You have prior KYC, AML, or compliance QA experience in financial services.
- You have proven ability to perform QA reviews, assess KYC compliance, and provide actionable recommendations.
Technical Expertise
- You have a solid foundation in BSA/AML regulations.
- You have knowledge of market practices related to KYC operations.
- You have the ability to review complex client data, identify discrepancies, and assess risk profiles.
- You have an undergraduate degree (required).
- You have ACAMS certification (preferred but not required).