Analyst/Senior Analyst - AML/KYC Specialist - BFS (3-5 yrs)

Analyst /Sr. Analyst - AML/KYC Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

- Create the KYC Record in the KYC system sourcing information from internal and external sources by the agreed deadline

- Proactively interact with relationship management teams and compliance to update system with information until final approval of KYC Record

- Review information from internal and external sources for company news (Firm website, Regulatory websites, Company website, Dun & Bradstreet, Google etc.)

- Validate the information within the KYC Record and CIP document to ensure completeness and accurate (Company/Entity Formation documents, Ownership, Management, etc.)

- Complete KYC Record incorporating local regulatory requirements / Global BSU Standards and policies

- Take responsibility for KYC Record and associated documentation completion from initiation to approval

- Maintain BSU tool current and be able to demonstrate work carried out

- Report workflow progress to supervisor

- Ensure KYC workflow tool is kept up to date, ensuring all mandatory fields, status and commentary reflect an accurate representation of the status at all times

- Meet agreed daily targets for KYC Record review and completion within agreed Service Level Agreement timeframes

- Update workflow database regularly throughout the day

- Highlight any discrepancies to Senior Case Managers, Control Team and Section Managers

- Escalate any negative news and high-risk cases to RM/PAM/AML Compliance department

- Assist in departmental projects as required

Communication / Reporting:

- Manage upward communication - Huddle updates, escalations, issues/ concerns etc.

- Track and report time log (CMs and Case Researcher) daily

- Monitor operational metrics required for management level reporting

- Accurate time tracking in the PTS system

Knowledge/Experience:

- 3 - 5 years' experience in banking, finance, or law

- Experience in control/risk or Compliance (AML/KYC) function (an advantage)

- Knowledge of European Union regulatory KYC/AML requirements

- Flexible enough to work as per Business timings.

Qualifications:

- University degree preferably in Business/Finance, Math, Economics, Engineering, Optimization, or Law

- ACAMS certified (an advantage)

Skills:

- Strong Negotiations skills

- Proficient use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PPT)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Language proficiency in Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese or Greek

- Customer Services orientated

- Ability to develop strong professional relationships

- Strong research skills

- Accuracy and strong attention to detail

- Ability to multitask and prioritize

- Ability to work well under pressure and tight time frames

- MIS and metrics and efficiency analysis skills