KYC Analyst

KYC Analyst

Location: New York, NY (4 days onsite), local candidates only

Duration: 6 Months

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as part of the company s Client Lifecycle and Digital Group (CLD), which serves as a transversal client group for all B2B clients and oversees Operations and IT related to the full client lifecycle, including onboarding, reviews, and offboarding.
  • Ensure consistent implementation and application of the company local and global KYC policies and procedures, FATCA requirements, and other regulatory obligations related to client onboarding and periodic reviews.
  • Review all new client requests and determine the required documentation to meet regulatory and internal company requirements.
  • Maintain strong working knowledge of AML and OFAC regulations, as well as the company policies and procedures.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with business lines and AML Compliance.
  • Apply SGUS Know Your Customer procedures to assigned accounts.
  • Conduct Integrated Due Diligence, Internal Outreach, Customer Due Diligence, and Enhanced Due Diligence activities, including screening, for assigned clients.
  • Ensure that all information and documentation provided by business lines is accurate, complete, and in appropriate form.
  • Maintain high standards of quality and productivity, including the preparation of high-quality KYC memos.
  • Perform quality control and validation of all KYC files.
  • For High and Medium-High risk clients, review and validate KYC memos prior to submission to Business and Compliance.
  • Provide timely updates to the Team Lead and escalate or flag issues identified during KYC reviews.
  • Resolve all post-completion matters, including remediation of errors.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members in cases of complexity or difficulty.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Financial Services industry in a KYC or AML-related role.
  • Strong understanding of risk-based KYC principles, client risk assessment, and products used in wholesale banking and institutional broker-dealer environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment to manage issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce clear, well-written KYC memos.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Bachelor s degree in business, economics, or a related field.

Nice to have

  • ACAMS certification.
  • Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese.

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