Senior Associate Japan KYC

Conduct ongoing due diligence for private/corporate Japan clients, including analysis of source of wealth/funds, review of transactions (domestic and cross-border), sanctions exposure, identification of PEPs/RCAs and their risk assessment, verification of KYC documentation, identification of KYC/AML risks, navigate complex corporate ownership and control structures recommending escalations where appropriate, and aligning procedures with Japan and global regulatory requirements while maintaining high-quality standards.

We are looking for an experienced senior associate to join our KYC Team in India. The ideal candidate will bring strong private/corporate onboarding and ongoing due diligence experience, with the ability to assess and navigate source of wealth/funds, review of transactions (domestic and cross-border), sanctions exposure, identification of PEPs/RCAs and their risk assessment, verification of KYC documentation, identification of KYC/AML risks, navigate complex corporate ownership and control structures. Reporting to the local team lead and liaising with our India team, this role will focus on Japan clients.

Responsibilities:

• Performs ongoing due diligence task assigned.
• Work as a member of the KYC Team to ensure that private client applications/clients are reviewed and processed efficiently, with appropriate handling of very high/high/medium/low risk clients.
• Analyse complex documentation, identify ongoing due diligence issues, and recommend practical solutions or escalation where appropriate.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, internal policies and business developments relevant to private Japan client and act as a KYC and AML subject matter expert.
• Identify potential improvements to Team's process flows and procedures.
• Assist in creating, maintaining and aligning work-related work instructions and procedures.
• Other ad-hoc tasks assigned.

Your Profile:

• Japanese language certification N1/N2 level (advanced fluency, preferred and required for specialized Japanese read, write, translation and interpretation) from recognised Indian institution.
• Proven track record with more than 5-7 years of experience in private/corporate onboarding, ongoing due diligence, or a similar KYC role within financial services.
• Strong KYC, CDD and ongoing due diligence background, with demonstrated ability to assess private/corporate cases independently.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good team player.
• Ability to work independently and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Preferably have certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS or similar.
• Proficient in Japanese language oral and written (Japanese language expert).