We are currently seeking a KYC Analyst – Compliance and AML Associate to join a Compliance and AML team.

The successful candidate will support the Compliance team in ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices. The role will focus on KYC, Customer Due Diligence, client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, AML/CFT compliance, and regulatory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Perform document checks as part of client due diligence and onboarding.
Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks, ensuring client information and documentation are complete and accurate.
Identify and verify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs), controllers, authorised signatories, and other related parties, including tracing multilayered corporate structures.
Conduct periodic reviews of existing client files to ensure ongoing compliance.
Identify potential suspicious or unusual activity during onboarding and periodic reviews and escalate concerns to the Designated Employee when required.
Assist in identifying potential money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other financial crime risks.
Support the preparation of internal reports and Suspicious Transaction / Activity Reports (STRs/SARs) where appropriate.
Conduct and document sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, assess potential true matches, and clearly document the rationale behind decisions.
Liaise professionally with clients to request documentation, declarations, additional information, or clarification when required.
Ensure KYC documentation is accurate, up to date, appropriately indexed, and maintained in accordance with internal policies, PMLFTR, and applicable sector-specific requirements.
Maintain an organised and consistent documentation and filing system.
Support the Designated Employee and Compliance team as required.
Keep up to date with relevant regulatory developments, including AML/CFT legislation, GDPR, and industry-specific requirements.
Carry out other reasonable compliance-related or ad hoc duties when required.

Requirements

Previous experience within a compliance, legal, or financial services environment is preferred.
Familiarity with KYC processes and AML/CFT regulatory frameworks.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Good critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally and maintain accurate records.
Strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications

A compliance-related qualification or certification will be considered an asset.
Previous exposure to KYC, CDD, AML/CFT, PEP and sanctions screening would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

Attention to detail.
Analytical and critical thinking.
Communication.
Problem-solving.
Teamwork.
Organisation and accuracy.
Commitment to internal policies and procedures.

If you have experience or a strong interest in KYC, AML and Compliance and are looking to further develop your career within this field, we would be pleased to hear from you.

KYC Analyst

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