Our well-established client within the financial services industry is seeking to recruit a Senior KYC Analyst.
Duties include:
Conduct KYC refresh reviews, ensuring adherence to procedural, policy, and regulatory requirements within established SLAs.
Independently review and approve SBARs, KYC exceptions, and requests for risk-based approaches related to the refresh process, ensuring compliance within SLA guidelines
Handle complex escalations related to high-risk factors in the refresh process determining the appetite for escalation to the Manager/Second Line Compliance team
Independently manage complex policy exceptions from Associates/Analysts within the refresh function.
Provide expert guidance and advisory support on compliance matters to internal teams, including Sales, QA/QC, and Transaction Monitoring
Deliver training and coaching on complex compliance topics to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high standards of knowledge and execution within the team.
Support the upskilling and providing internal training
Assist the Team Lead/Manager in implementing changes, process efficiencies, and continuous improvement initiatives related to the refresh process
Participate in client-facing compliance discussions with Sales teams, offering insights on complex cases within the refresh context.
Collaborate with the Head of Compliance, DMLRO, and MLRO on complex investigations and topics related to periodic reviews
Monitor the quality of high-risk reviews and escalations, identifying training needs and gaps in the the process framework.
Requirements
3-4 years of experience in AML/KYC is required.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ambitious, with a desire to develop and adapt to the fast-paced and evolving nature of compliance work.
High attention to detail, ensuring the delivery of high-quality work in line with organizational standards.
