Our client is looking for a Senior KYC Analyst who will work in close collaboration with the Client Due Diligence Team.  The ideal candidate will be a key contact person for the Transfer Agency Dealing team and a point of contact for Investors on KYC due diligence matters.

This is a great opportunity to join a global firm with an excellent reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertaking Investor recertification’s in accordance with the schedule ensuring they are completed in a timely manner and to the highest standard providing the most efficient approach and client experience
• Processing of trigger events, liaising with the Investor and Transfer Agency Dealing Team as applicable
• Ensure appropriate Systems are updated, accurately and processed in a timely manner following notification of any changes
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
• Escalate to Manager any potential blocking points, concerns and issues in a timely manner
• Review and validate AML / KYC files prepared by other team members, performing checks ensuring CDD documentation and screening meets with regulatory obligations, including FATCA & AEOI, as well as internal policies
• Manage the day to day e-mails received into the communal mailbox ensuring prompt responses / escalation as required
• Record, track and resolve queries in relation to account maintenance, adhering to policies and procedures in place
• Contribute to on-going operational efficiency initiatives’ developed within the team to enable us to provide a more ‘streamlined’ service to both our internal and external clients
• Keep up-to-date with regulatory changes
• Undertake all mandatory compliance training within deadlines specified
• Adhere to the Group’s Code of Conduct

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 2/3 years due diligence experience in a similar environment
• Exposure to relevant AML / Sanctions training
• Familiar with Funds & Structures
• Comprehension of local regulatory standards
• Holds or is working towards a professional qualification in AML /DD
• An awareness of FATCA & AEOI
• Comprehension of local and regulatory standards

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Know Your Customer – Knowledge of main types of business relationships and key internal standards at identification, assessment and decision phases
• Financial Security – knowledge of key regulations, procedures and major components of internal risk framework linked to Sanctions & Embargoes, AML, fight against corruption & terrorist financing
• Risk Analysis – Ability to set up criteria to define and analyse risk levels
• Team Work - Ability to work as part of a team, providing support, guidance and benefit of expertise to others to achieve common goals
• Inspire Others – Acts as a role model for the Groups values
• Excellent interpersonal, organisation and communication skills
• Client and quality driven
• Ability to use initiative and judge when to escalate problems
• Ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs
• Self motivated and goal oriented
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Preferable previous experience in a Client Delivery