Role Overview
Early Career is hiring a VP-level AVP - KYC Operations Manager. This is a full-time role in Chennai. Part of Early Career's Risk hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
The KYC Operations Manager is an intermediate management-level position responsible for providing full leadership and direction to a team of employees to provide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting services in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead KYC operations, including executing processes in accordance with Citi compliance policies and overseeing the KYC control environment
- Perform program management of existing Business As Usual (BAU)/Refresh process with scope to migrate further functions globally
- Provide people management and development responsibilities and ensure team service level standards are met
- Liaise with Compliance department and senior management within business units supported
- Oversee new client onboarding and implement process enhancements to improve client onboarding experience
- Provide Management Information System (MIS) reporting to senior management and ensure delivery of targets within timelines dictated by BAU and Refresh Program
- Monitor account refresh activity daily to ensure regulatory/document requirements are met
- Perform quality reviews on new client and refresh cases, ensuring a high level of quality before cases are finalized
- Maintain ‘Book of Work’ for new system releases and enhancements to existing infrastructure
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
- Ability to manage teams.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Qualifications
- 12-14 years of experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
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Job Family Group:
Operations - Services
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Job Family:
Business KYC
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the AVP - KYC Operations Manager position at Early Career?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Early Career. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the AVP - KYC Operations Manager position at Early Career located?
This position is based in Chennai. Early Career has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a AVP - KYC Operations Manager at Early Career earn?
Early Career has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the AVP - KYC Operations Manager role at Early Career posted?
This role was posted on April 27, 2026 (53 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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