Associate, KYCS (12 month contract)
Core
Managing complex onboarding cases for Financial Institutions (FIs) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs), performing enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, and ensuring adherence to global and local regulatory standards.
Role type
Associate, KYC/AML Analyst
Builds
Client onboarding processes and risk assessment documentation for FIs and NBFIs
Domain
Financial Services / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Financial Crime Compliance
Required skills
Enhanced due diligence, ownership analysis, source of funds/wealth analysis, adverse media investigation, risk assessment documentation, regulatory compliance knowledge, stakeholder coordination, case management, mentoring junior analysts, Microsoft Office proficiency
Preferred skills
Experience with complex fund structures (GP/LP), knowledge of Counter-Terrorism Financing, familiarity with high-risk jurisdictions, ability to work in onshore/offshore environments
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bankers Almanac, Centralised case trackers
Responsibilities
Manage assigned onboarding cases for FIs and NBFIs by identifying documentation gaps; Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients such as PEPs and those with complex ownership structures; Analyse ownership information, beneficial ownership details, source of funds, and source of wealth data; Investigate red flags, adverse media reports, and suspicious activity indicators; Contribute to the development of KYC procedures and risk assessment frameworks; Mentor and support junior KYC analysts on case handling techniques; Collaborate with onshore and offshore colleagues to streamline onboarding processes; Maintain accurate case status records in centralised trackers.
Seniority
Associate, 3-5 years experience