Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

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Title: KYC- Team Manager Department: Legal & Compliance Location: Gurgaon, India Shift: 7AM-4:30PM Job Description: This is a managerial role responsible for leading and managing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) compliance processes. This role will partner closely with the Legal & Compliance team at Client Asia Pacific to support its service delivery to client’s real estate investment operations across the APAC region. This role involves direct team management, collaboration between various functions, and strategic oversight of regulatory deliverables. Eligibility Criteria: At least 9+ years of relevant experience in KYC/AML compliance or fund regulation within the financial services or real estate investment domain. Minimum 3+ years of experience in managing teams Postgraduate degree (Master’s) in Finance, Law, Business, or a related discipline from a recognized university Expert understanding of global KYC/AML frameworks Familiarity with AIFMD regulatory requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel and PPT) and ability to work with legal technology solutions Key Responsibilities: Team Management Lead and manage a team of compliance analysts and promote a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative team culture Support client Asia Pacific in the hiring and training of team members in Gurgaon Oversee the transition and quality service delivery from client Asia Pacific to the Gurgaon team, including establishing a transition plan, drafting and updating of standard operating procedures (SOP), formulating SLAs and KPIs, and monitoring team performance against the same Identify areas for process improvement and automation to drive efficiency and reduce compliance risks Ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues Hands-on handling of the following KYC and AIFMD Reporting responsibilities while guiding junior team members on the same KYC Attend to KYC requests from external parties on investment structures, including preparation of KYC letters and structure charts outlining ownership and control arrangements, AML/UBO and sanctions compliance measures etc. and responding to queries on the same Liaise directly, typically involving negotiation calls, with external parties to push back onerous KYC requests and escalate non-standard requests internally with a recommendation on path to resolution Collaborate with client and internal teams to collate and verify KYC materials and confirmations Own and drive the execution of KYC processes and ensure that KYC requests are completed in a timely manner Filing / safekeeping finalized structure charts and letters as well as updating Q&A database on novel requests AIFMD Reporting Coordinate pre- and post-deal reporting, including the timely collation of deal closing documents and submission to the Depositary Provide weekly updates to the Depositary, ensuring accurate and consistent reporting of deal activity Collaborate with client and internal teams to address queries from the Depositary or auditors Review and verify ownership of portfolio assets on an annual basis Coordinate with external auditor to perform annual verification procedures on ownership of portfolio assets Act as the escalation point for AIFMD-related queries and regulatory reviews from the Depositary or external auditors Ensure proper documentation and audit-readiness of all submissions in line with AIFMD requirements Special Attributes & Competencies: Strong analytical skills with a structured and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage complex documentation workflows Resilient under pressure, able to handle high volumes and multiple deadlines High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment in handling sensitive information Able to balance autonomy with timely escalation Commercially aware with a practical understanding of risk and regulatory impact Agile mindset with openness to feedback and innovation Interested candidates can share their resume at palak.601@wipro.com Show more Show less