KYC Analyst

Job Description:

Job Description

Overall purpose
As a KYC Analyst, you will be responsible for producing detailed KYC reviews of onboarding clients and performing additional due diligence for already existing clients and co-ordination of periodic review clients with KYC team offshore for the London Branch Natixis CIB clients.
Main Responsibilities
* Analyse and conduct KYC due diligence on low, medium and high risk London CIB clients and conduct risk assessments of clients and investigative using a variety of internet search and third-party sources.
* Co-ordinate and manage the periodic review clients with the relationship manager and the offshore KYC analysts.
* Act as the first line of defence, identifying financial crime and sanctions risks during the client on boarding process.
* Demonstrates strong independent responsibility and extensive knowledge in working with international AML compliance-related issues..
* Possess an in-depth understanding of AML typologies inherent in large multinational corporations, exercising sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
* Conducts thorough investigations to establish the presence of AML typologies, determine correlations or anomalies in data, and ascertain the economic purpose of activities between originators and beneficiaries.
* Makes judgments on risk based on findings and determines if any unusual or high-risk activity requires further investigation.
* Independently produces complete and accurate reports of investigations, findings, decisions, quality checks, and recommendations for KYC Analysts.
* Proactively identifies opportunities to refine processes and increase operational efficiencies, manage relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to procedural changes.
* Clear Daily Screening Alerts (Daily Surveillance of clients of any negative information).

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

* Educated to Bachelor's or Master's Degree level.
* Essential knowledge of KYC/AML
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
* Knowledge of AML regulatory policies, with a strong understanding of the financial industry, AML typologies, geography, products, customer types, including correspondent banks.
* Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyze large amounts of unstructured data, identify trends and potential high-risk activity, and document conclusions appropriately.
* Client-focused with strong customer service skills, including oral and written communication.
* Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-volume work schedule, cooperating closely with other Quality Control members and London Financial Crime Compliance members
* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Knowledge of European languages desirable