KYC Analyst

About the job

Responsibilities:

● Perform Client Due Diligence to evaluate the customer from a compliance perspective and ensure that all established procedures are followed while providing a great customer experience

● Continuously improve streamlined processes to manage the end-to-end onboarding process from a financial crimes risk perspective

● Work with the Compliance Team to ensure adherence to local and global compliance policies and procedures

● Stay up-to-date on AML-related news and emerging regulatory developments Perform period reviews and support audits

● You are:

● Relentlessly curious - Your analytical skills are second to none and the concept of deriving data-driven insights invigorates you… but you don’t succumb to analysis paralysis

● Process driven - You enjoy developing, documenting, and following procedures to ensure they are efficient, scalable, and defensible

● A team player - You are a natural in building relationships with your colleagues… but you enjoy working independently as much as you enjoy working with a team

● A master prioritizer - You leverage sound judgment to quickly assess all the tasks at hand and expertly prioritize them

● Inquisitive by nature - You know when to dig a little deeper to get to the bottom of a problem and solve it; in doing so, you ask the right questions necessary to arrive at a sound, risk-based decision

You have:

● 2.5+ years of process-oriented experience requiring meticulous attention to detail and well-honed written and verbal communications; bank or fintech experience strongly preferred

● Relevant knowledge of European AML Directives and subsequent implementations into local laws, with understanding of the AML/CTF regulations, principles, and typologies

● Proven track record of managing personal performance against objective targets and using data and analytics to make decisions

● Proficiency in the use of Excel and other Office / G Suite tools, case management systems, and third-party data-oriented SaaS vendors

● Comfort with a fast-paced, dynamic environment is a must; past exposure to a high-growth and/or globally distributed startup is also valuable

● Preferably an AML certification (e.g. ACAMS, ICA)