
AML / KYC Analyst with 3+ years of experience in end-to-end KYC operations, including New Business Onboarding, Periodic Reviews, Ad-hoc Reviews, CDD and EDD for global clients. Experienced in conducting sanctions, PEP, adverse media, bribery & corruption screening, assessing client risk profiles, and reviewing complex ownership and beneficial ownership structures. Strong knowledge of global AML/KYC regulations, SOP-driven processes, SLA management, and stakeholder coordination across compliance, legal, and business teams. Proven ability to work in high-volume, deadline-driven environments while maintaining accuracy and regulatory compliance.
* Conducted end-to-end KYC lifecycle management, including New Business Onboarding, Periodic Reviews, and Ad-hoc Reviews, in line with internal SOPs and global AML standards.
* Performed Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for low, medium, and high-risk clients, including private companies, public companies, sole traders, partnerships, and trusts.
* Reviewed and validated client identification and constitutional documents, including corporate registry extracts, trust deeds, and beneficial ownership structures.
* Executed sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and bribery & corruption screening for entities and individuals; identified and escalated true hits and adverse findings as per compliance policy.
* Assessed and documented client risk ratings (Low / Medium / High) based on regulatory classification, nature of business, industry risk, and geographic exposure.
* Analyzed nature of business, source of income, and expense patterns to support accurate risk profiling.
* Ensured correct industry code assignment to enable accurate industry risk assessment.
* Supported Event-Driven Reviews by updating customer profiles upon material changes and ensured timely remediation within defined SLA timelines.
* Collaborated closely with Compliance, Legal, and Onshore stakeholders to resolve escalations involving high-risk or complex cases.
* Assisted in training and mentoring new team members on KYC standards, quality requirements, and best practices.
* Recognized as a quick learner and top performer for quality and productivity
* Performed KYC onboarding and due diligence for global clients, including individuals, corporations, and financial institutions.
* Identified and verified directors, shareholders, ultimate beneficial owners (UBO), along with sources of wealth (SOW), and sources of funds (SOF), using trusted public and third-party sources.
* Conducted sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening using LexisNexis to determine client risk exposure.
* Ensured KYC documentation and verification were compliant with regulatory requirements and client-specific AML standards.
* Communicated with clients to obtain missing documentation and clarifications during onboarding and remediation activities.
* Maintained accurate and complete KYC records while working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
* Microsoft Office tools
* AML / KYC & Compliance
* KYC Onboarding & Periodic Reviews
* Risk Assessment & Regulatory Classification
* Sanctions, PEP & Adverse Media Screening
* Bribery & Corruption Checks
* Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Analysis
* Source of Wealth (SOW) & Source of Funds (SOF)
* Customer due diligence
* Enhanced due diligence
* Regulatory compliance