State Street

State Street

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First Line GAC Support - Senior Associate

Apply by Oct 31, 2026

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Legal & Compliance Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chennai, India
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Senior Level Knowledge of AML/ KYC is essential with at least 3 to 6 year on AML experience
Education
Graduate and above

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Role Summary

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This Senior Associate role supports client onboarding and AML/KYC due diligence for a range of customer types, including alternative investment funds. The work includes collecting and validating customer information, completing CIP/CDD documentation, and assessing customer risk before account opening.

What You'll Do

  • Collect KYC requirements for new clients using the KYC Metrix Checklist.
  • Liaise with client representatives or relationship managers to obtain missing information, product details, and other CDD details.
  • Complete and track CIP/CDD documentation in line with AML/KYC policies and procedures.
  • Validate CDD documents using websites and vendors, and request missing documentation.
  • Screen customer and related-party names against lists and perform customer risk assessments in the KYC Platform.

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Qualifications

End-to-end KYC process knowledge; ability to review different entity types, including trusts, hedge funds, regulated entities, SPVs, and pension plans; experience with negative searches and Lexis-Nexis; understanding of controlling-party and ownership structures; Microsoft Excel and Word skills; time management, task prioritization, deadline management, attention to detail, analytical ability, and customer service skills.

Required

  • Knowledge of AML/KYC is essential, with at least 3 to 6 years of AML experience.

Preferred

  • Graduate and above
  • Accuracy in processing in line with SOPs with minimum errors
  • Flexible to work in shifts and extended working hours if required.

Original job description

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Who we are looking for:

Looking for KYC professional who understand and can provide end-to-end support to different types of customers like banks, mutual funds, pension plans etc., especially hands on experience to alternative investment Fund client types such as Hedge and Private Equity funds. The incumbents should be aware of Simplified Due Diligence (SDD), Enhanced Due Diligence, Risk Rating techniques, screening tools  (e.g., Prime), Expected vs, Actual analysis etc. The incumbents should also be aware of drill downs related to Controlling parties and BO structures.

Why this role is important to us:

The team you will be joining is Global AML Center (GAC), a centralized processing center and center of excellence performing AML/KYC for all business units of State Street. The Unit is responsible for entire gamut of AML/KYC functions including Periodic Review/Refresh, Event Driven Reviews, New Business Client onboarding and Offboarding functions.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Onboarding of new clients such as alternative investment funds by understanding the client type and accordingly collect the KYC requirements by running the KYC Metrix Checklist.

  • Liaise with client representatives or RM’s to obtain missing information, product details and other CDD details.

  • Ensure State Street AML/KYC Compliance Policy requirements are met and that CIP/CDD procedures are followed.

  • Manage the completion of CIP/CDD documentation for all customers in line with applicable AML Policies & Procedures.

  • Ensuring KYC / Anti-Money Laundering risk assessments are completed prior to account opening.

  • Validating CDD documentation provided by the business independently from various websites and vendors and requesting missing documentation.

  • Reviewing and tracking CDD documentation for all customers in line with applicable KYC Policies & Procedures.

  • Screening customer’s names and other parties against various lists.

  • Performing End to End Risk assessment of the customer profile in KYC Platform (KYCP).

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

  • Possess good understanding on end to end KYC process.

  • Ability to perform KYC reviews on different entity types, such as Trusts, Hedge Funds, regulated entities, SPV, Pension plans etc.

  • Should have worked on negative searches and hands on experience of Lexis-Nexis.

  • Understanding of controlling party and ownership structure.

  • Strong time management skills and flexibility in re-prioritizing tasks

  • Good Microsoft Excel and Word skills

  • Ability to perform effectively to strict deadlines

  • Must be detailed oriented and analytical and should possess strong customer service skills.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate and above 

Knowledge of AML/ KYC is essential with at least 3 to 6 year on AML experience

Accuracy in processing in line with SOPs with minimum errors

Flexible to work in shifts and extended working hours if required.


About State Street


Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.


We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.


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