KYC Analyst _ Financial Services

Job Description

Review of screening results to ascertain completeness of existing KYC records
Screening for sanctions, PEPs and negative media
Uplift of existing KYC records to capture finding from ongoing screening
Gathering and analysing KYC documentation in accordance with the Clients AML policy requirements to identify AML risks associated with the client, and assess overall risk
Sourcing of data from approved public sources using the methods outlined in policies and procedures
Construction of KYC files with the required information and documentation in accordance with policy
Notification to the relevant teams where client outreach is required for information/documentation which cannot be collected publicly.
Escalation to the appropriate teams where information cannot be sourced or provided or where prior exceptions have been granted on existing files.
Client Outreach where required. Communicating with clients and their clients to obtain information and documentation required to complete KYC/CDD reviews. Able to communicate reasons why certain documents are required.

Key Skills:

Prior KYC and Screening experience
Institutional experience across all entity types, risks levels and jurisdictions
Screening SME for sanctions, PEPS and negative media
Understanding of key Cont