Upload Button Icon Add office photos
Engaged Employer

i

This company page is being actively managed by eClerx Team. If you also belong to the team, you can get access from here

eClerx Verified Tick

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare

Filter interviews by

eClerx KYC Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 14 Apr 2025

8 Interview questions

A KYC Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. What documents do you look for in corporate KYC?
Ans. 

Documents required for corporate KYC include incorporation documents, business licenses, financial statements, and ownership information.

  • Incorporation documents such as Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association

  • Business licenses and permits

  • Financial statements like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

  • Ownership information including details of shareholders, directors...

A KYC Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. What do you mean by capital market?
Ans. 

Capital market refers to the financial market where long-term debt or equity-backed securities are bought and sold.

  • Capital market is where companies and governments raise long-term funds through the issuance of stocks and bonds.

  • It includes both primary market (new securities are issued) and secondary market (existing securities are traded).

  • Investors in the capital market include institutional investors, retail inv...

KYC Analyst Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. What are the different kinds of identification required to open a ... read more
asked in KPMG India
Q2. 7. What is PEP? 8. Are only politicallly exposed person a threat ... read more
Q3. Full form of FATCA What is kyc Why for kyc Need of kyc Sanctioned ... read more
asked in KPMG India
Q4. 4. What is AML? 5. Difference between CDD and EDD 6. What is the ... read more
asked in BNP Paribas
Q5. Why is KYC used in some areas where AML is not?
🔥 Asked by recruiter 2 times
A KYC Analyst was asked 10mo ago
Q. What do you mean by anti-money laundering?
Ans. 

Anti money laundering refers to laws and regulations designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.

  • Anti money laundering (AML) measures are put in place to detect and prevent money laundering activities.

  • Financial institutions are required to implement AML programs to monitor and report suspicious transactions.

  • AML regulations typically involve customer due diligence, tr...

A KYC Analyst was asked
Q. Tell me about forwards.
Ans. 

Forwards are financial contracts where two parties agree to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date.

  • Forwards are customized contracts traded over-the-counter (OTC)

  • They are used to hedge against price fluctuations in commodities, currencies, and financial instruments

  • Settlement occurs at the end of the contract period, with no upfront payment required

  • Forwards are not standardized like futures cont...

What people are saying about eClerx

View All
sleekpeppermint
Verified Icon
1w
works at
eClerx
HSBC Ideal time taken to revert back after technical rounds
Hi , One of my friend has successfully completed his 2 technical rounds , and HSBC team confirmed that he has been selected for the role , and have collected all the necessary documents for compensation discussion, it’s been more than week since he hasn’t heard back from HSBC team . What is the ideal time does the HR team take to revert back on the further process . ?
Got a question about eClerx?
Ask anonymously on communities.
🔥 Asked by recruiter 4 times
A KYC Analyst was asked
Q. What is KYC?
Ans. 

KYC stands for Know Your Customer. It is a process used by financial institutions to verify the identity of their clients.

  • KYC is a regulatory requirement to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

  • It involves collecting personal information and documentation from clients, such as ID cards, passports, and utility bills.

  • KYC also includes screening clients against sanctions lists and...

A KYC Analyst was asked
Q. What is the difference between Finance and Accounting?
Ans. 

Finance deals with managing money and investments, while accounting deals with recording and reporting financial transactions.

  • Finance involves making financial decisions and managing investments, such as deciding how to allocate funds and analyzing financial data to make predictions.

  • Accounting involves recording financial transactions, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with financial regulati...

A KYC Analyst was asked
Q. Talk for 5 minutes on topic
Ans. 

The importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations in preventing financial crimes.

  • KYC regulations help financial institutions verify the identity of their customers.

  • They also help in assessing the risk of illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing.

  • Compliance with KYC regulations is mandatory to prevent financial crimes and protect the integrity of the financial system.

Are these interview questions helpful?
🔥 Asked by recruiter 3 times
A KYC Analyst was asked
Q. Derivatives and it's types
Ans. 

Derivatives are financial contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset or security.

  • Types of derivatives include futures, options, swaps, and forwards.

  • Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.

  • Options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.

  • Swaps involve exchanging cash flows based on different f...

eClerx KYC Analyst Interview Experiences

7 interviews found

KYC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 22 Aug 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you mean by capital market
  • Ans. 

    Capital market refers to the financial market where long-term debt or equity-backed securities are bought and sold.

    • Capital market is where companies and governments raise long-term funds through the issuance of stocks and bonds.

    • It includes both primary market (new securities are issued) and secondary market (existing securities are traded).

    • Investors in the capital market include institutional investors, retail investor...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What do you mean by anti money laundering
  • Ans. 

    Anti money laundering refers to laws and regulations designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.

    • Anti money laundering (AML) measures are put in place to detect and prevent money laundering activities.

    • Financial institutions are required to implement AML programs to monitor and report suspicious transactions.

    • AML regulations typically involve customer due diligence, transac...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Pretty simple reasoning quant and english

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What all document you will look for corporate kyc
  • Ans. 

    Documents required for corporate KYC include incorporation documents, business licenses, financial statements, and ownership information.

    • Incorporation documents such as Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association

    • Business licenses and permits

    • Financial statements like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

    • Ownership information including details of shareholders, directors, and...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are your strength and weakness
  • Ans. 

    Strength: attention to detail, weakness: tendency to overanalyze

    • Strength: I have a strong attention to detail which allows me to thoroughly review documents and identify any discrepancies.

    • Weakness: Sometimes I have a tendency to overanalyze situations, which can lead to delays in decision-making.

    • Strength: I am highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

    • Weakness: I can be overly critical of my own work, w...

  • Answered by AI

KYC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 18 Apr 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2024.

Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about future and options
  • Ans. 

    Futures and options are financial derivatives used for hedging and speculation in various markets.

    • Futures contracts obligate parties to buy/sell an asset at a predetermined price on a specific date.

    • Example: A farmer may sell a futures contract for wheat to lock in a price before harvest.

    • Options give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy/sell an asset at a set price before expiration.

    • Example: An investor b...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Talk for 5 minutes on topic
  • Ans. 

    The importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations in preventing financial crimes.

    • KYC regulations help financial institutions verify the identity of their customers.

    • They also help in assessing the risk of illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorism financing.

    • Compliance with KYC regulations is mandatory to prevent financial crimes and protect the integrity of the financial system.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Tell me about swaps
  • Ans. 

    Swaps are financial agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows or other financial instruments.

    • Swaps are commonly used in hedging against interest rate or currency fluctuations

    • Types of swaps include interest rate swaps, currency swaps, and commodity swaps

    • Example: In an interest rate swap, one party may exchange a fixed interest rate for a floating interest rate

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell me about forwards
  • Ans. 

    Forwards are financial contracts where two parties agree to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date.

    • Forwards are customized contracts traded over-the-counter (OTC)

    • They are used to hedge against price fluctuations in commodities, currencies, and financial instruments

    • Settlement occurs at the end of the contract period, with no upfront payment required

    • Forwards are not standardized like futures contracts...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for eClerx KYC Analyst interview:
  • Derivatives
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do this topics for sure this will come

Skills evaluated in this interview

KYC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 28 Dec 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Assignment 

I have completed my Assignment in English, reasoning, Quantitude Aptitude. Easy u can write they will given any one topic.

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They have check the Communication that's like Skills.
  • Q2. Tell me about your self introduction, what is Derivative, what is Capital Market and types of Capital Market, what is KYC.
  • Ans. 

    KYC Analyst introduction covering derivatives, capital markets, and KYC essentials.

    • A derivative is a financial contract whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as stocks or commodities.

    • Examples of derivatives include options, futures, and swaps.

    • Capital markets are venues where savings and investments are channeled between suppliers and those in need, facilitating capital raising.

    • Types of capital markets i...

  • Answered by AI

KYC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Kajal Arun

posted on 17 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. About your self
  • Q2. Why are you joining the company
  • Ans. 

    I am joining the company to leverage my skills in KYC compliance and contribute to a robust risk management framework.

    • I admire the company's commitment to regulatory compliance and ethical standards, which aligns with my professional values.

    • The opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts in the field excites me, as collaboration fosters innovation.

    • I am eager to apply my analytical skills to enhance the KYC proce...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Salary expectations
  • Ans. As per company policy
  • Answered by Kajal Arun
  • Q4. What is KYC ?
  • Ans. 

    KYC stands for Know Your Customer. It is a process used by financial institutions to verify the identity of their clients.

    • KYC is a regulatory requirement to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

    • It involves collecting personal information and documentation from clients, such as ID cards, passports, and utility bills.

    • KYC also includes screening clients against sanctions lists and poli...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Know your costumer

KYC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Nov 2022

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Oct 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

I cleared but they were not giving the results have to visit the office to get the results didn't responding properly

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asking to sign the bond
  • Q2. Derivatives and it's types
  • Ans. 

    Derivatives are financial contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset or security.

    • Types of derivatives include futures, options, swaps, and forwards.

    • Futures are contracts to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.

    • Options give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.

    • Swaps involve exchanging cash flows based on different financ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asking abt the project of the college Elaborate it

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Process was totally slow just dragging and wasting the time of the employee and manager was so rude completely disappointed results also they don't provide have to beg them for the updates

KYC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 14 Apr 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Apr 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. How was your last company experience
  • Ans. 

    My last company experience was enriching, providing me with valuable skills in KYC compliance and customer due diligence.

    • Developed expertise in KYC regulations and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to legal standards.

    • Conducted thorough customer due diligence, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline KYC processes, improving efficien...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain yourself

KYC Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Oct 2021

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me something about yourself ?
  • Ans. 

    I am a detail-oriented KYC Analyst with a strong background in compliance and risk management, passionate about ensuring regulatory adherence.

    • Background in finance with a degree in Business Administration.

    • Experience in conducting customer due diligence and risk assessments.

    • Skilled in using KYC software and databases to verify client identities.

    • Strong analytical skills demonstrated through identifying suspicious activit...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is the difference between Finance and Accounting
  • Q3. What do you understand by KYC
  • Ans. 

    KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a process used by businesses to verify the identity of their clients to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.

    • KYC involves collecting personal information such as name, address, and date of birth.

    • It helps in assessing the risk of illegal activities like money laundering.

    • For example, banks require KYC to open a new account.

    • KYC procedures can include document verification, such as gover...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be clear with your basics that you learned in 12th and Graduation. Don't trick them by lieng and be confident with the responses.

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Didn't read any material saw resumes of my friends who pass out last year to see how to organize my points. Prepare my resume and refine it with the help of my friends several times

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Saw common HR questions from the websites and prepare answers for that .worked in groups in which one person acted as an interviewer.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: For the case studies, I referred many e-books available to learn the basic procedure to solve case studies. Sample case studies are also available on sites of these companies (Mckinsey.com, BCG.com or Bain.com)

Round: Puzzle Interview
Experience: Some companies asked puzzles. Common puzzles can be found on internet (pagalguy.com, brainvista.com , or orkut)

College Name: IIT BOMBAY

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There was a test regarding basic aptitude and English. A few people were selected based on the test.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: An interview will be the next morning based on your resume, co-curricular activities and quite a few interesting puzzles.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: A 2nd interview regarding your guessing skills and a few more puzzles and some HR.

General Tips: Sleep after giving exam hoping you will get an interview. Go attend the interview only if you are interested in math.
Skill Tips: Any books that have puzzles for interview. I didn’t prepare much for apti.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Resume-based questions
  • Q2. What is the color of door from which you entered?
  • Ans. 

    The door from which I entered was brown.

    • The door was made of wood.

    • The color was a dark shade of brown.

    • There were no decorations or patterns on the door.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Did you attend the ppt? What did you like the most about ppt?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I attended the ppt and found the case studies presented to be the most interesting.

    • Attended the ppt

    • Found the case studies to be the most interesting

    • Impressed by the data presented

    • Liked the interactive nature of the presentation

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Intern-based questions
  • Q5. If you start a startup of selling books to IITK students through e-commerce what will be the annual demand you can expect from IITK students?
  • Ans. 

    The annual demand for selling books to IITK students through e-commerce depends on various factors such as the number of students, their course curriculum, and their reading habits.

    • The demand can be estimated by conducting a survey among the students to understand their reading habits and preferences.

    • The demand can also be influenced by the availability of books in the campus library and bookstores.

    • The demand may vary ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. In your hostel every girl plays badminton atleast once a month. The probability of one playing badminton in 1st week is a, probability that if one doesn’t play in 1st week than she will play in 2nd week is...
  • Ans. 

    Calculating the probability of two friends playing badminton in the same week given certain probabilities.

    • Calculate the probability of both playing in the first week (a*a)

    • Calculate the probability of both playing in the second week ((1-a)*b*(1-c))

    • Calculate the probability of both playing in the third week ((1-a)*(1-b)*c)

    • Calculate the probability of both playing in the last week ((1-a-b-c)*(1-a-b-c))

    • Add up all the proba...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 1. Number of Questions: 30 (10 each from mathematics, English and DI).
2. Type of questions and details Questions of Mathematics and DI were mainly from previous years CAT papers. 
3. The time was very limited and so speed was very important while solving the questions. 
4. Moreover there was cut off for individual sections so keeping that in mind one had give time to each section.
Duration: 30-40 minutes
Total Questions: 10+10+10

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Most of the questions were resume based. The interviewer also tried to confuse me sometimes. While I was answering he looked at the ceiling and here and there but I ensured that I was still answering everything very confidently not diverting my attention.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: It was a HR + puzzle + casestudy interview and lasted for 20-25 minutes and had a panel of only one.

General Tips: 1. Don’t leave everything for the end. As December approaches it becomes more and more hectic with end sems, project deadlines, BTP, ppts to attend, test of companies etc. Start preparing early.
2. Do attend ppt and write down points whatever they mention in the ppt. generally one can prepare the questions like why this sector or why this company from the points they mention in ppt. 
3. They generally mention that they are looking for in the candidates in the ppt so this helps in preparing the answers in interview. Moreover do spend some time in preparing for HR. 
4. At least think and write down few basic points of the questions that are generally asked in the interviews.
Skill Tips: Do solve all previous year question papers of CAT and try to increase speed of solving.
Do practice some case studies and puzzles.
Skills:
College Name: IIT KANPUR

eClerx Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in eClerx KYC Analyst interview?
eClerx interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the eClerx interview process are HR, Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
How to prepare for eClerx KYC Analyst interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at eClerx. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at eClerx expect are AML, AML Compliance, Anti Money Laundering, Finance and Financial Due Diligence.
What are the top questions asked in eClerx KYC Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the eClerx KYC Analyst interview -

  1. What is the difference between Finance and Account...read more
  2. What do you mean by anti money launder...read more
  3. what all document you will look for corporate ...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

Overall Interview Experience Rating

3.8/5

based on 8 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Moderate 100%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 50%
2-4 weeks 25%
More than 8 weeks 25%
View more

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

LTIMindtree Interview Questions
3.7
 • 3k Interviews
Mphasis Interview Questions
3.3
 • 848 Interviews
DXC Technology Interview Questions
3.7
 • 841 Interviews
EXL Service Interview Questions
3.7
 • 805 Interviews
Nagarro Interview Questions
4.0
 • 793 Interviews
NTT Data Interview Questions
3.8
 • 661 Interviews
Publicis Sapient Interview Questions
3.5
 • 645 Interviews
View all
eClerx KYC Analyst Salary
based on 147 salaries
₹1.6 L/yr - ₹4.7 L/yr
41% less than the average KYC Analyst Salary in India
View more details

eClerx KYC Analyst Reviews and Ratings

based on 21 reviews

3.2/5

Rating in categories

3.2

Skill development

3.1

Work-life balance

2.5

Salary

3.6

Job security

3.3

Company culture

2.3

Promotions

3.1

Work satisfaction

Explore 21 Reviews and Ratings
Senior Analyst
5.6k salaries
unlock blur

₹3.1 L/yr - ₹7.3 L/yr

Analyst
4.4k salaries
unlock blur

₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Financial Analyst
4.4k salaries
unlock blur

₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

Associate Process Manager
3k salaries
unlock blur

₹5.1 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr

Processing Manager
1.8k salaries
unlock blur

₹9.2 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare eClerx with

LTIMindtree

3.7
Compare

DXC Technology

3.6
Compare

Mphasis

3.4
Compare

EXL Service

3.7
Compare
write
Share an Interview