KYC & AML Compliance Associate — Onboarding & Risk

About the Company

Accenture is a global professional services company, offering strategic, consulting, digital, technology, and operational solutions. With a workforce of over 699,000 people across 120+ countries, Accenture is committed to driving innovation and transforming businesses across more than 40 industries.

Int Controls & Compliance Associate
Department: KYC Corporate – Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Any Graduation

1–3 years

As a Compliance Associate, you will be part of the KYC (Know Your Customer) team, responsible for both onboarding new clients and periodically reviewing existing ones. Your role will involve identifying financial crime risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance, and contributing to the firm’s risk management framework.

Makers (Client Onboarding & Profile Management):

• Collect and verify client documents (, address proof, registration certificates, etc.)

• Conduct preliminary KYC due diligence using internal and external platforms

• Input accurate client data into systems

• Report incomplete or questionable documentation to the compliance team

• Meet quality and turnaround time standards (SLA)

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies

Checkers (Review & Quality Control):

• Review and validate KYC files submitted by Makers

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements

• Identify anomalies or red flags

• Provide feedback to improve documentation accuracy and quality

• Oversee timely completion of periodic customer reviews (CDD/EDD)

• Maintain proper audit records and documentation

• High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML regulatory norms (FATF, RBI, SEBI)

• Proficiency in MS Office tools and KYC platforms

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure

• Familiarity with compliance databases (e.g., Lexis Nexis, World-Check) is a plus

• AML/KYC certifications (e.g., CAMS) are advantageous

• Knowledge of global compliance frameworks (FATCA, CRS, OFAC)

• Problem-solving within established guidelines

• Reporting to immediate supervisors and working within team setups

• Expected to follow provided instructions and independently handle routine tasks

• May be required to work rotational shifts

Based on organizational needs (not specified)

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