- Company Name
- HY10
- Job Title
- CDD/KYC Analyst
- Job Description
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Job title: CDD/KYC Analyst
Role Summary:
Conduct comprehensive customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) to identify, assess, and mitigate financial crime risks. Utilize AML regulations and internal policies to ensure accurate onboarding, periodic reviews, and reporting of high‑risk clients.
Expectations:
- 2+ years in financial services (EMI/banking preferred)
- Solid knowledge of complex ownership, international structures, sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media
- Professional qualification (ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent) desirable
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify identities, beneficial ownership, and source of wealth/funds for new and existing clients
- Execute risk assessments, background checks, and adverse media screens using OSINT, World‑Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, etc.
- Identify and flag PEPs, sanctions, tax evasion, corruption, and other red‑flames; prepare concise findings reports
- Escalate suspicious or high‑risk cases to senior management, MLRO, or regulatory bodies (SARs, OFAC, EU/UN sanctions)
- Manage end‑to‑end onboarding workflows and periodic reviews; liaise with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues
- Support audits, quality control reviews, and ongoing monitoring within a three‑lines‑of‑defence model
- Contribute to process improvements, template updates, and training initiatives for the KYC/CDD team
Required Skills:
- Investigative mindset with strong analytical and research abilities
- Proficiency in OSINT tools, financial databases, and AML software
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex cases to committees
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, professional scepticism, and resilience under pressure
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field
- Certified in AML/KYC (ACAMS, ICA, CPLP, or equivalent) preferred
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