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The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for a bright and exceptional KYC Associate to join the Legal Admin (LA) team in Hyderabad, India, which is a sub-team of the Hyderabad-based Legal department, undertaking multiple processes that facilitate the smooth functioning of the New York Legal team. The responsibilities include attending and managing the firm’s global Know Your Customer (KYC) requests. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: In this role, you will assist the Legal Admin (LA) team by handling KYC/counterparty due diligence requests, information management and documentation, and assisting with special projects for the group. You will also contribute to counterparty interaction/negotiation, collating information, analyzing content, executing processes, managing databases, and summarizing information in requested formats. Additionally, you will work to satisfy the requests of global counterparties for information as part of their due diligence on clients, provide appropriate standard documentation and negotiate sensitive disclosures. You will be involved in handling confidential information on time-sensitive and mission-critical requests and master a complex system of information about our ownership and control structures, signatory authorities, and documentation protocols. Finally, you will be required to manage the KYC workflow and work on process enhancements and ad-hoc KYC projects. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A graduate degree in Business Administration/Management or any related field with 1 to 2 years of work experience Experience of having worked in international banks and having exposure to KYC/counterparty due diligence, with the resulting KYC domain knowledge and expertise in its various standard global rules Excellent written and oral communication skills The quality of being self-motivated, ethical, and having proficient organizational, editing, proofreading, project-management skills while possessing an unwavering eye for detail combined with the ability to deliver consistently in a demanding work environment Preferred qualifications: Prior exposure to Confluence and SharePoint A background in Accounting and Finance Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/AscLAApr25 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less
