Senior KYC Analyst - Remote

Senior KYC Analyst

Remote - must be able to work on EST

Permanent  / Fixed Term Contract

$50,000-$70,000 Per Year

We are looking for a KYC/AML Analyst to join our Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team initially to support one of our clients in a KYC/AML analyst role. You will be part of our US (NYC) CLM Business that supports a number of clients in the region with a broad range of KYC/AML and anti-financial crime services. The initial role will require you to augment into our client's existing team and support with a number of KYC/AML and Customer Due Diligence related activities within the 1st line of defence for new client onboarding, periodic review and event driven reviews.

This is a great opportunity to join our fast-growing business within our CLM department working with some of the world’s leading financial institutions. The preferred candidate will have some relevant KYC/AML and CDD experience within financial services supported by great attention to detail, organisational and communication skills, and an ability to work in high pressured environments and to tight deadlines.

To learn more about our CLM department click here Client Lifecycle Management (deltacapita.com)

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing new client on-boarding and / or periodic KYC reviews for our client
• Gathering and analyzing KYC documentation in accordance with the client’s AML policy requirements to identify and close any gaps.

• Sourcing of data from approved public sources using the methods outlined in policies and procedures.
• Construction of KYC packs utilizing the required information and documentation in accordance with client policy and procedures.
• Troubleshooting, and complex query and issue resolution raised by internal stakeholders, clients and offshore teams.
• Ensuring that key stakeholders are kept informed on progress or bottlenecks within the end-to-end KYC review process.
• Escalation to the appropriate teams where information cannot be sourced or provided.
• Direct outreach to internal client departments where applicable (such as Front Office) to obtain information and documentation required to complete KYC/CDD reviews.
• Conducting screening checks using third party tools to identify Sanctions, PEPs, and Adverse Media in relation to the entities and related parties subject to screening policies and procedure.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong organization and time-management skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members and other departments.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced targeted environment against deadlines and SLAs.

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and digestible manner both verbally and in written form.

• Previous experience in KYC/AML due diligence roles within financial services.

• Familiarity with US AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines.

• Domain knowledge of AML Typologies /Red Flags.

• Familiarity with the end-to-end process for client on-boarding and periodic reviews including: exposure to performing due diligence on both publicly and internally sourced information / documentation, Ownership Dilution, Screening (for PEPs, Sanctions, Adverse Media, High Risk Industries) qualitative and quantitative risk assessments using information gathered).

• Knowledge of due diligence requirements on a broad range of entity types.

• Experience in handling / managing and understanding large amounts of complex data.

• Experience in using Fenergo desirable.

How We Work:

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire. 

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