Corporate KYC / Global Kyc

Job Description

Senior Associate / Lead Analyst - Global Corporate KYC Company: Kiya.ai Client: BNY Mellon Department: Operations and Utilities KYC Shift Timing: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST Kiya.ai is looking for detail-oriented professionals to join our Global Corporate KYC team. This role focuses on the onboarding and due diligence of institutional and corporate clients across APAC, US, and European markets, with a preference for experience with UK and Luxembourg clients. You will be responsible for conducting complex KYC reviews, verifying legal entities, identifying beneficial ownership structures, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Perform end-to-end KYC due diligence for corporate and institutional clients in multi-jurisdictional environments. Conduct QSS alert reviews and validate entity ownership structures against data sources such as ChoicePoint, LexisNexis , and public registries. Identify and verify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) , control structures, and perform sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), and adverse media screening . Liaise with relationship managers, compliance teams, and external data providers to gather supporting documentation and resolve KYC escalations. Maintain, update, and amend existing client profiles in accordance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines. Provide guidance and peer review support to junior analysts in complex case resolution. Ensure compliance with European regulations (e.g., 4AMLD, 5AMLD, UK FCA guidelines, CSSF Luxembourg ), as well as global standards (e.g., FATF, FATCA/CRS, OFAC, SEC , etc.). Support remediation and refresh projects for existing corporate client portfolios. Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong understanding of European KYC regulations , especially UK and Luxembourg . Prior exposure to APAC and US market onboarding is a plus. Experience working with legal entity types such as Corporates, Trusts, Foundations, SPVs, and Funds . Proficient in tools and databases: Fenergo, World-Check, Refinitiv, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, Fircosoft, Salesforce . Solid communication and documentation skills, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment, both independently and as part of a global team.