KYC Processing Analyst

Chennai, India

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Date live: 10/22/2026

Business Area: Group Economic Crime COO

Area of Expertise: Banking Operations

Contract: Permanent

Reference Code: JR-0000126429

Barclays Banking Operations

Put yourself at the heart of the Barclays. A career in banking operations puts you at the very centre of our business strategy. By putting customers at the heart of everything we do, we’re putting our whole business behind our Customer facing teams. As the face of our brand, especially in an increasingly digital world, you'll play a vital role in our customers' financial lives. Here, your voice is heard, and you’ll have the support and opportunities to thrive.

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Step into the role of KYC Processing Analyst , where you’ll be responsible for completing periodic KYC/CDD reviews for Barclaycard Issuing customers, ensuring customer information remains complete, accurate and up to date. The analyst will review customer profiles, obtain and validate required information/documentation, identify potential financial crime risks, and progress cases in line with applicable procedures and defined service levels.

Key Responsibilities

Complete end-to-end KYC/CDD periodic refresh reviews for customers allocated within the Barclaycard Issuing portfolio.
Review existing customer information and identify gaps or changes requiring further investigation or supporting documentation.
Validate key customer information, including:

- - - Customer/entity details.
    - Knowledge of identification & verification from public domain and third party approved sources.
    - Transactional analysis.
    - Nature of business and business activities.
    - Ownership and control structure.
    - Directors and relevant connected parties
    - Source of funds/source of wealth, where applicable.
    - Other information required under the relevant KYC/CDD standard undefined.
Perform appropriate customer and financial crime risk assessment in accordance with approved procedures.
Review available internal and external information and evidence to support completion of the refresh.
Identify cases requiring additional information and initiate appropriate customer outreach.
Review information and documentation received from customers and determine whether requirements have been satisfactorily met.
Maintain accurate case notes and a clear audit trail of decisions, evidence and actions undertaken.
Identify potential AML, sanctions, PEP, adverse media, or other financial crime risk indicators and escalate concerns through the prescribed process.
Ensure cases are completed within agreed SLA and ageing requirements, proactively managing outstanding actions and dependencies.
Complete cases to the required quality standard and respond to Quality Assurance feedback where applicable.
Escalate complex cases, policy interpretation questions, and exceptions to the relevant SME/Team Leader.
Support operational objectives relating to backlog reduction, productivity, quality, and timely completion of customer refresh reviews.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

Experience in KYC, CDD, AML, Financial Crime Operations, or customer due diligence.
Understanding of periodic/ongoing KYC review processes.
Ability to interpret customer and corporate information and supporting documentation.
Strong analytical and investigative skills.
Good written communication and ability to document a clear rationale for decisions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work within controlled processes.
Ability to manage multiple cases against productivity and SLA expectations.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other standard Microsoft applications.

Desirable

Previous experience within Barclaycard, Barclays, or another regulated financial institution.
Experience in Corporate/Commercial customer KYC.
Understanding of ownership structures, UBO identification and corporate documentation.
Knowledge of sanctions, PEP, and adverse-media considerations within CDD.
Experience working within a maker/checker, QC or QA-controlled environment.

This role is based out of Chennai.

Purpose of the role

To support business areas with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution.

Accountabilities

Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution.
Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes.
Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes.
Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations.
Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyst Expectations

To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support
Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles.
Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team
They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources.
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
OR for an individual contributor, they manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team.
Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
Make judgements based on practise and previous experience.
Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Barclays welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments (accommodations) are put in place to allow for a fair and inclusive recruitment process. For more information and how to request one, please review Adjustments to the recruitment process.

We’re a global, vital and highly respected financial organisation with an inspiring Purpose. Operating in 39 countries and employing around 100,000 people across the world, we help communities, individuals and businesses thrive. And we’ve created financial solutions and technology that the world now takes for granted. A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance.

To find out more about Barclays' strategy please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.

This role may be subject to enhanced governance arrangements. If successful, you may be required to comply with additional regulatory and compliance obligations, such as disclosure of personal trading activities and external interest/affiliations.

Further information on these requirements will be provided at a later stage of the process.

This is Barclays Chennai

Barclays Chennai is one of our key strategic locations. It’s home to over 5,000 talented and passionate Barclays colleagues, across Finance, HR, operational and technology functions ensuring the bank’s technology and infrastructure runs smoothly.

Our Chennai office is well-equipped with innovative technology. It’s designed to be a vibrant and unique working environment for all.

We’ve an onsite medical clinic staffed by healthcare professionals. Our campus also features wellness rooms for relaxation and meditation.

Based at the DLF Cybercity Chennai estate, you can get a shuttle bus for easy commuting. We also provide child care services.

Our office is close to a variety of great places to eat, socialise, shop and be entertained. Everything you need within easy reach.

This is Barclays Chennai

A workplace of the future

Our Chennai office is well-equipped with innovative technology. It’s designed to be a vibrant and unique working environment for all.

Your wellbeing

We’ve an onsite medical clinic staffed by healthcare professionals. Our campus also features wellness rooms for relaxation and meditation.

Your commute

Based at the DLF Cybercity Chennai estate, you can get a shuttle bus for easy commuting. We also provide child care services.

More than just a workplace

Our office is close to a variety of great places to eat, socialise, shop and be entertained. Everything you need within easy reach.

Be you. Be valued. Belong.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings, believing our differences make us stronger and drive success.

You can learn more about our commitment to our colleague on our Inclusion and Opportunities page.

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Application Process

Your application

We’ll ask for information about you, your CV and cover letter.

Your assessment

Covering your behaviours and ability at work.

Your interview

Exploring your past experiences and skills.

Next step

We’ll request additional information so that you can complete our screening process

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Working flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. If you'd like to explore flexible working arrangements, please discuss this with the hiring manager. Your request will be reviewed in-line with the requirements of the role/business needs of the team.

Hybrid working

We have a structured approach to hybrid working, where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Barclays is built on an international scale.

Our geographic reach, our wide variety of functions, businesses, roles and locations reflect the rich diversity of our worldwide customer base. All of which means we offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience.
And the chance to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues, including some of the very best minds in banking, finance, technology and business. Throughout, we’ll encourage you to embrace mobility, exploring every part of our operations as you build your career.

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