Officer 2, AML / KYC

ABOUT IQ-EQ We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.  We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. Introduction As a Client Due Diligence (CDD) Officer, you'll play a critical role in supporting client onboarding and ongoing monitoring activities across private wealth, corporate, and fund structures. You'll ensure accurate collection, review, and maintenance of CDD and KYC documentation while adhering to AML/CFT requirements. You'll work closely with client service, compliance, and operational teams to deliver a seamless onboarding experience and maintain regulatory compliance. You'll contribute to risk assessments, sanctions screening, and operational efficiencies while ensuring data integrity across core systems. You'll also help drive process improvements and support a strong risk and compliance culture. What You'll Do - You'll support client and investor onboarding activities by preparing CDD requirements, onboarding trackers, meeting documentation, risk assessments, and onboarding memos. - You'll conduct KYC, CDD, enhanced due diligence reviews, sanctions screening, PEP identification, adverse media checks, and source of wealth/source of funds assessments. - You'll maintain accurate onboarding and monitoring records, update client databases and repositories, and ensure the integrity of client information across systems. - You'll identify, escalate, and support the resolution of compliance, AML/CFT, and onboarding issues while ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements. - You'll collaborate with client service, compliance, and operational teams to improve processes, support operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality client service.What we offer - Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance. - Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and personal accident insurance. - Allowances & Support: Transportation/transport allowance and shift allowance. - Paid Time Off: Generous leave policy to support work–life balance. - You have an AML qualification or equivalent experience with strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, CDD, KYC, onboarding processes, and risk assessment methodologies. - You possess experience working with private wealth, corporate, fund, trust, foundation, pension, insurance, and investor client structures. - You have at least 2 years of experience in client due diligence, onboarding, compliance, or related financial services environments. - You demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, risk assessment, and attention-to-detail skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. - You can work independently, manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and maintain high standards of accuracy, integrity, and client service. OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. Our learning and development programmes and systems enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.