Description
KYC Analyst
I am currently looking for a number of KYC Analysts to work based in Newcastle for a 4 month rolling contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gathering data and supporting documents regarding clients from a range of independent data sources.
- Reviewing the information gathered and populating the Client KYC Profile with updated information.
- Identify data and documentation gaps and researching accordingly.
- Validating the clients' KYC risk profile and raising any points of concern, such as negative news.
- Produce a detailed client review write up in the KYC system.
- Ensure all required AML/KYC Regulatory requirements for existing clients are still in place.
- Liaise with other teams as necessary as part of the KYC renewal process, including the Quality Control (QC) team.
- Respond to feedback provided and re-work cases as required, based on feedback from QC.
- Escalate to the KYC Team Lead issues that may require Compliance and other relevant parties
- Monitor and track outstanding cases to make sure cases are completed within set target dates, escalating where appropriate.
- Follow global standard policies, procedures and tools.
- Adhere to agreed targets, KPIs, SLAs and confidentiality standards.
- Participate in training programmes to develop KYC knowledge relevant to each client and jurisdiction.
Key Skills:
- Autonomy in collation of data, file review presentation and risk recommendation
- Customer data handling and customer service experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as attention to detail
- Planning, organisational and analytical skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise your own work
- Process improvement and efficiency
- Ability to work in a deadline driven, team based environment
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, use of research applications and data
- Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written)
In addition, the following skills will be a significant advantage:
- KYC experience in a Corporate/Investment Bank environment
- Experience of application of KYC requirements, FCA regulations and EU directive etc.
- Knowledge of Banking, corporate and financial terminology
- Knowledge of customer entity types (sole trader, PEPs etc.)
- Additional languages
Please send an updated CV to be considered!