KYC Analyst

Company Overview

Hartree Partners (Hartree) is a global energy and commodities firm with an international reputation for integrity. Hartree uses decades of experience in the physical and financial energy and commodities markets to assist customers in accessing these markets and navigating their complexities, for maximum revenues at minimum risk. The company provides a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified customer base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments, and individuals.

Integrity is the foundation of Hartree’s collaborative culture. Founded in 1997, Hartree is privately held by its management, Oaktree Capital, and other institutional investors. Our diverse and experienced team—comprising close to 5,400 employees across more than 50 global offices and 20 business lines—works to deliver deep insight and expertise to enterprise-level, multinational, and nation-state clients.

In 2025, Hartree Partners acquired ED&F; Man Commodities. Established in 1783, ED&F; Man Commodities is an agricultural merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries. ED&F; Man Commodities trades sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and pulses.

Hartree Global Services (India) Private Limited (HGSI) reflects Hartree's commitment to creating a centre of excellence in India, establishing its Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad to facilitate the company’s strategic growth with particular emphasis on operational excellence and global execution.

HGSI endeavours to become the nucleus for Hartree’s global enterprise functions including technology and engineering, accounting and financial reporting, treasury, operations, risk management, compliance, among other areas.

Position: KYC Analyst





Job Summary The KYC Analyst is responsible for performing customer and counterparty due diligence to support Hartree’s global compliance program. The role focuses on collecting and analysing due diligence information, performing sanctions and reputational screening, and preparing complete and well-documented KYC files for internal review.

The KYC Analyst works closely with senior KYC team members to ensure timely and accurate onboarding and review of counterparties.

Location: Hyderabad

Position Type: Full-time, onsite

Direct Reporting: HGSI Local Leadership team, Hyderabad

Functional Reporting: Head of Corporate Compliance

Shift Time: 2 PM to 11 PM IST, with flexibility to support other regions

Work Arrangement: No hybrid work option; all 5 days working from office is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

- Collect, review, and verify corporate due diligence documentation, including legal existence and ownership information
- Prepare KYC files for customers, suppliers, agents, and other counterparties in accordance with internal procedures
- Perform sanctions, politically exposed person (PEP), and adverse media screening using approved screening tools
- Analyse ownership structures and identify relevant shareholders or beneficial owners based on documented information
- Clearly document findings, screening results, and supporting evidence within KYC files




- Identify potential risk indicators and escalate issues or gaps to senior team members in a timely manner
- Track and follow up on outstanding documentation and remediation items
- Support periodic reviews and responses to bank or counterparty KYC requests
- Maintain organised, accurate, and audit-ready KYC records

Requirements: Education, Competencies & Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
- 2–5 years of experience in KYC, client due diligence, AML, or a related compliance function.
- Previous working experience in energy or commodity trading is advantageous.
- Familiarity with sanctions screening, ownership concepts, and corporate due diligence documentation.
- Solid written and verbal English communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases concurrently.
- Ability to work effectively with global stakeholders across time zones.
- Proficiency in additional languages, including Mandarin Chinese or Spanish, is a plus.

Hartree Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and are not discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Recruitment and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees with disabilities.

Find out more about us by visiting our website at: http://www.hartreepartners.com/

📌 KYC Analyst (Hyderabad)
🏢 Hartree Partners
📍 Hyderabad