Hiring For KYC Client Onboarding-SPE/SME/TL-Hyderabad
Cognizant · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Cognizant · Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Role & responsibilities Location: Hyderabad Profile Summary Looking for a KYC/AML professional with 46+ years in Investment Banking, Asset & Wealth Management, or Capital Markets to join our CLM team in Hyderabad – working on institutional client onboarding, periodic reviews, due diligence and screening for large, complex client structures. The role runs on a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, so sound risk-based judgment and comfort working night shifts matter. Educational Qualification Any Degree / bachelor’s in commerce; MBA or M.Com an added advantage CAMS certification an added advantage French or German language skills a nice-to-have, not mandatory Expertise & Competencies Good understanding of CLM and KYC within IB / Asset and Wealth Management / Capital Markets Awareness of AML/KYC regulations across geographies Strong stakeholder management and time prioritization Comfortable engaging directly with institutional clients, Front Office and Compliance Strong decision-making skills with a practical, risk-based approach Experience using AI tools and automation to support KYC refresh and onboarding Advanced Excel skills and prior exposure to MI reporting will be an added advantage Good oral and written communication skills Comfortable in a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, incl. holiday coverage Work Experience 4–6+ years in financial services, ideally in KYC/AML or client onboarding roles Hands-on experience on Fenergo or similar CLM platforms and screening tools Prior experience handling complex CDD cases, activity reviews and false positives Experience working with large global banks or financial institutions a plus Exposure to QC checks (e.g., 4-eye review) and second-line escalation is a plus Role and Responsibilities / Job Description Own the end-to-end client lifecycle for institutional clients – onboarding, periodic reviews, event-driven reviews and offboarding Handle CDD/EDD documentation for complex entity types – corporates, funds, trusts, SPVs, financial institutions Enrich onboarding cases from Relationship Managers and re-key email-received documentation into the CLM/onboarding system Apply your understanding of capital markets – products, participants and how they fit together – to client structures Stay current on global AML/KYC standards and how requirements vary by jurisdiction Use Fenergo and internal workflow tools to manage outreach and keep records audit-ready Coordinate with Front Office, Compliance, AML Middle Office, Legal, Tax and Account Management in a fast-paced environment Own periodic and event-driven KYC reviews within agreed SLAs – typically 24–48 hours, with same-day responses to urgent queries Carry out sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening; confidently rule out false positives Participate in QC checks / Calibration (incl. 4-eye review) and coordinate with second-line teams on escalations Apply sound, risk-based judgment when assessing case complexity and prioritizing work Use AI-enabled tools and automation to support KYC refresh/onboarding and drive greater straight-through processing Prior exposure to FATCA/CRS, tax operations or MI reporting/dashboarding is an added advantage Track and help close out AML/CLM audit findings from internal or external audits Interact daily with onshore clients and Front Office for status updates and governance Flex to support higher volumes during peak periods such as quarter-end and tax season Look for ways to make onboarding smoother for clients without compromising on compliance Work from office in a 24x7 rotational shift model with global handovers, incl. occasional weekend/holiday coverage