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Role : KYC Officer We are seeking a meticulous and organized KYC Officer to join our compliance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for verifying and onboarding both customers and suppliers, ensuring full adherence to national and international compliance regulations. This role is critical to maintaining ethical trading practices, managing third-party risks, and ensuring documentation is audit-ready for domestic and cross-border operations. Role & responsibilities Know Your Customer (KYC): Perform due diligence on domestic and international buyers, distributors, and clients. Verify individual and business documents: PAN, Aadhaar, GSTIN, CIN, IEC (Import Export Code), passports, etc. Screen clients against sanction lists (OFAC, UN, EU, RBI defaulters). Conduct risk profiling based on geography, payment method, and trade history. Maintain updated records and follow up for Re-KYC as per policy. Know Your Supplier (KYS): Conduct onboarding checks for raw material suppliers, packaging vendors, and logistics partners. Review and verify business licenses, GST certificates, FSSAI (if applicable), factory registration, and company background. Identify potential risks in the supply chain (e.g., blacklisting, regulatory violations, financial instability). Ensure alignment with internal procurement and sourcing SOPs. Documentation & Reporting: Ensure all KYC/KYS data is securely stored and easily retrievable for audits. Coordinate with procurement, legal, logistics, and export documentation teams. Assist in maintaining compliance logs and preparing internal reports. Support any regulatory or third-party audits related to due diligence. Preferred candidate profile Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business, Law, or related fields. 2-5 years of experience in KYC, supplier onboarding, trade compliance, or risk. Understanding of Indian documentation requirements: PAN, GST, IEC, FSSAI, Udyam, etc. Familiarity with compliance frameworks related to import/export, FEMA, or FSSAI is a plus. Knowledge of AML screening tools is an advantage (World Check, LexisNexis, etc.) Bonus/Preferred Mandatory experience in international trade (any industry). Experience in Agri-commodities, food products, or FMCG is an added advantage. Awareness of international compliance norms (sanctioned entities, dual-use goods). Understanding of logistics documents (Invoice, BL, COA, COO, etc.). Soft Skills High attention to detail. Strong communication skill for cross-border coordination. Ability to work independently and multitasking.
