About the role

  • Perform daily processing of ongoing monitoring alerts related to negative news and adverse media.
  • Review and analyze adverse media alerts generated through screening tools and systems.
  • Conduct research using internal systems and external sources (e.g., news articles, regulatory databases, public records) to assess the relevance and severity of adverse information.
  • Determine whether adverse media findings warrant escalation or further investigation.
  • Document findings clearly and concisely in accordance with internal procedures.
  • Collaborate with KYC onboarding and periodic review teams to ensure alignment on client risk profiles.
  • Escalate potential financial crime risks (e.g., money laundering, fraud, corruption) to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global regulatory developments and financial crime typologies.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to alert handling, screening logic, and operational efficiency.
  • Support day-to-day interaction with operations teams and internal business units to respond to processing requests and ensure timely resolution to onboarding issues that may arise.
  • Prepare reports and status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide operational coverage across lending operations teams and interact with other infrastructure groups to ensure that KYC and accounts are opened timely and accurately.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of KYC requirements as they relate to the completion of documents, customer identification and various due diligence.
  • Demonstrate ability to understand KYC risk factors in order to complete risk assessments and draft overall risk summaries.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of AML regulations.

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of specialized experience in Financial Services Back office operations.
  • Management experience preferred.
  • BA / BS (or equivalent experience) CAMS preferred
  • Very strong technical knowledge of AML, Bank Secrecy Act, Foreign Asset Control.
  • Very strong level knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer) process and regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of banking policies, statutory and compliance regulations.
  • Strong knowledge of market practices related to compliance operations.
  • Good judgement, sense of urgency and accountability; time-management skills.
  • Ability to supervise and train others.
  • Ability to execute in a high pressure environment.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Competitive portfolio of benefits

Job title

KYC Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$63,000 - $75,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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