KYC Analyst

Management Level

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.  

EQ India began its operations in 2014 as a Global India Captive Centre for Equiniti, a leading fintech company specialising in shareholder management. Within a decade, EQ India strengthened its operations and transformed from being a capability centre to a Global Competency Centre, to support EQ's growth story worldwide.

Capitalising on India’s strong reputation as a global talent hub for IT / ITES, EQ India has structured the organisation to be a part of this growth story. Today, EQ India has evolved as an indispensable part of EQ Group providing critical fintech services to the US and UK.

EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Performing customer / relationship Due Diligence, which consist of the following steps:

• Perform research on shareholding structures, directors, business activities, etc. in public sources (Internet).
• Analyse the content of the data and documents retrieved during the research.
• Perform screening on the companies and people found during the research based on name, address and date of birth, and ensure the right persons are being screened. Screening can consist of Sanctions, PEP and/or Adverse Media.
• Archive the documents and findings in our system together with an overall risk recommendation.
• Discuss, explain and/or escalate exceptions to the rules, uncertain information or screening outcomes with a more senior Analyst.
• Prepare case analysis for the Lead and Managing Analysts that forms the foundation for challenging the case outcome with solid arguments.
• Monitor progress of own deliverables.
• Work closely with the Lead and Managing Analyst and give input to drive, control and prioritize various analyses.
• Provide input to the Quality Team to ensure all exceptions are identified and reported in the process manuals.
• Attend and engage during the periodic QA reviews.
• Obtain and maintain in-depth knowledge and insight into the assigned portfolio of market(s), client / relationship group, sector, country and regional areas.
• Understand the regulations and procedures of processes and remain informed about the updates.

Competencies and Experience

• Interest in and basic knowledge and understanding of financial markets, KYC, Corporate structures and legal entities.
• Competency with PCs and common operating systems, office productivity systems, browsers and Internet search.
• Academic, or an equivalent level, degree. Preferably in a field related to economics, finance, law, audit or compliance, but applicants with alternative backgrounds are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• Due to the international working environment, excellent English language skills are a strict requirement. Any additional (global business) languages are a big advantage.
• Should have good oral and written communication within the organization.
• Able to articulate position and influence internal teams.
• Promotes and motivates team spirit, supports team cohesion and is ready to help.
• Analyses complex and resolves contra-dictionary problems within the context of the work assigned.
• Remains at one point of view or plan of action in the communication with team-mates and people across the organization.
• Is comfortable and efficient in following a predefined process; but is also able to provide feedback on suggested process improvements.
• Accurate and complete in all case review and filing.

Benefits:

• Being a permanent member of the team at EQ you will be rewarded by our company benefits, these are just a few of what is on offer:
• 3 days of additional leaves on & above statutory requirement along with 2 days of voluntary leaves to pursue the CSR initiatives  
• Business related certification expense reimbursement
• Comprehensive Medical Assurance coverage for dependents & Parents
• Cab transport for staff working in UK & US shift
• Accidental & Life cover 3 times of concerned CTC

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.