KYC Analyst – 12 month FTC *EXCLUSIVE*

THE COMPANY: Our client is an international corporate bank, looking to hire a KYC Analyst on a 12-month FTC basis.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to facilitate client on-boarding via end to end KYC processing;
2. Work closely with the Relationship Teams to support on-boarding and ongoing monitoring of clients;
3. Observance and adherence to all applicable regulatory and business-specific requirements;
4. Accurate execution of Financial Crime Prevention controls;
5. Remediating existing client files in line with bank-wide periodic review policy;
6. Identifying and assessing the ultimate Beneficial Owners within complex ownership structures;
7. Conduct the appropriate levels of client due diligence (including Enhanced Due Diligence);
8. Perform negative media searches;
9. Sanctions and PEP screening via WorldCheck;
10. Clarify and, if necessary, escalate any relevant discrepancies found;
11. Meet agreed targets for the KYC reviews;
12. Track all outstanding queries and issues;
13. Be vigilant and alert to unusual ownership structures or suspicious behaviour;
14. Provide support to the MLRO in regards to current internal processes, so as to keep in line with JMLSG guidelines and regulatory expectations and policies;
15. Ensure KYC records are accurate, appropriate, and up to date.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. Experience in a corporate banking environment - ideally with a structured finance/real estate background – is ESSENTIAL for this role;
2. End to end onboarding experience is a must;
3. Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
4. Knowledge of regulatory KYC/AML requirements;
5. Experience of complex/multi-layer ownership structures;
6. Experience in KYC/AML client on-boarding and remediation, compliance or risk function;
7. Firm understanding and ability to identify complex entity types including SPVs, Trusts, Funds, and complex Partnerships;
8. Experience in conducting appropriate customer due diligence within the Commercial Real Estate, Energy, and Regulated space;
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Please note candidates must be from a corporate banking background to be considered.

For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby.