KYC Analyst

About This Role

Execute Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes for a global financial services firm, ensuring adherence to AML regulations and supporting risk-based client lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end KYC reviews for new client onboarding, periodic reviews, and remediation projects
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients
• Analyze corporate documentation to validate beneficial ownership, legal entity structures, and source of wealth/funds
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Front Office, and Operations teams to resolve KYC requirements and documentation gaps
• Assess client risk ratings in alignment with internal policies and regulatory frameworks
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of KYC records in internal systems and workflow tools
• Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal quality assurance reviews
• Contribute to process improvements, policy updates, and operational efficiencies within the KYC lifecycle

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in KYC, AML, onboarding, or client lifecycle management within financial services
• Strong understanding of global AML/KYC regulations and frameworks (e.g., BSA/AML, FATF, FINRA, SEC, or equivalent)
• Experience reviewing corporate and institutional client documentation (e.g., formation docs, trust structures, UBOs)
• Familiarity with KYC platforms and case management tools (e.g., Fenergo, World-Check, LexisNexis, Actimize, or similar)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and investigative skills
• Ability to manage multiple onboarding cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in KYC, AML, onboarding, or client lifecycle management within financial services

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting investment banking, capital markets, asset management, or commercial banking clients
• Exposure to remediation, regulatory lookbacks, or transformation initiatives

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications