Senior Executive, KYC Operations

Position Summary

This role is within our Corporate Operations team, specializing in Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering. The KYC Operations function is specialized in, onboarding, customer risk assessments, screening, ongoing monitoring, offboarding, critical metric execution, quality control, quality assurance execution and generating MI reports.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Perform thorough reviews and analyses of customer profiles, ensuring compliance with internal policies, KYC, and AML regulations.
• Verify customer identification documents, perform enhanced due diligence (EDD), and assess the risk level of high-risk clients.
• Ensure sanctions/PEP/negative news screening are conducted and accurate course of action is taken in line with strategy and requirements.
• Carry out complex research/investigations to confirm whether the potential matches to global sanctions lists are actual matches according to laid down guidelines.
• Raising unresolved queries to the next level of support and ensures accurate recording, documentation, and closure of alerts.
• Perform data gathering and analysis for new onboarding, ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews for all clients and third parties.
• Review all trigger events related to existing clients, where required collect additional supporting documentation.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
• Stay updated on changes in KYC, AML, and related regulations, implementing necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all KYC processes align with the latest regulatory guidelines and industry standard processes.
• Maintain Accurate Records and Documentation to ensure we align with regulations: Ensure that all KYC files and records are accurately maintained, organized, and easily accessible for audits or regulatory inspections.
• Document the rationale behind risk assessments and decisions in a clear and concise manner. Provide recommendations to senior management on ways to improve KYC processes and reduce risk exposure.
• Maintain communications within the business to ensure material issues related to financial crime prevention are raised as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, compliance, and audit) to resolve KYC-related issues and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with external partners, including customers and regulatory bodies, as needed.
• Supporting the offboarding orchestration process for clients and third parties.
• Training and Mentorship: Support team members with AML checks. Train and mentor junior analysts, sharing knowledge and standard processes to enhance the team's overall effectiveness.
• Lead by example in demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to compliance.
  
  

Work schedule and hours

This role requires availability on weekends and three weekdays. Work hours will align with UK business hours.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in law or business administration in a related field together with equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in KYC/AML or related fields within a financial institution or similar environment.
• In-depth Knowledge of KYC/AML Regulations: Strong understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) laws, KYC regulations, and compliance requirements across different jurisdictions.
• Experience of AML Risk Based Approach concepts.
• Sound knowledge of sanctions, politically exposed persons and negative news monitoring.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reviewing customer documents, ongoing monitoring, and risk assessment.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and resolve issues related to customer profiles and transactions.
• Familiarity with KYC Tools and Software: Proficiency in using KYC/AML compliance tools, databases, and software such as World-Check, Lexis Nexis, or similar platforms.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience in collaborating with internal teams (legal, compliance, etc.) and external partners to ensure compliance.
• Team Collaboration: Proven experience in working within a team environment, often collaborating with compliance officers, legal teams, and senior management.
• Case Management: Experience managing and documenting KYC cases from initiation to resolution, including maintaining thorough and organized records.
• Training and Mentoring: Experience in training or mentoring junior analysts or team members, sharing knowledge, and improving team efficiency
  
  

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