KYC Analyst

Management Level

IAnalyst – KYC

Department: Operations                                                                            Reports to: Team Leader

Role

An Analyst is mainly responsible for the review, collation and verification of information that is publicly available, provided by the customer or sourced from a third-party. Performing customer/relationship Due Diligence analysis consists of performing research and news-screening on shareholding structures, directors and business activities of companies, located all over the world. Once this information has been gathered, a Sanctions, Political Exposure and Adverse Media check on the company and related parties can be performed.

A consolidated report will be compiled based on the specific policies and procedures of a client, which contains information that was found during the analysis, the findings from any checks that have been performed and an overall risk-profile recommendation.

Business Function

At Equiniti KYC Solutions you will join a hard-working, international team and help our customers meeting both Internal business risk responsibilities and external Anti-Money Laundering regulatory obligations. The Equiniti KYC Solutions team celebrates success in delighting our clients with smart, fast and cost-effective KYC services and systems.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Performing customer / relationship Due Diligence, which consist of the following steps:

• Perform research on shareholding structures, directors, business activities, etc. in public sources (Internet).
• Analyse the content of the data and documents retrieved during the research.
• Perform screening on the companies and people found during the research based on name, address and date of birth, and ensure the right persons are being screened. Screening can consist of Sanctions, PEP and/or Adverse Media.
• Archive the documents and findings in our system together with an overall risk recommendation.
• Discuss, explain and/or escalate exceptions to the rules, uncertain information or screening outcomes with a more senior Analyst.
• Prepare case analysis for the Lead and Managing Analysts that forms the foundation for challenging the case outcome with solid arguments.
• Monitor progress of own deliverables.
• Work closely with the Lead and Managing Analyst and give input to drive, control and prioritize various analyses.
• Provide input to the Quality Team to ensure all exceptions are identified and reported in the process manuals.
• Attend and engage during the periodic QA reviews.
• Obtain and maintain in-depth knowledge and insight into the assigned portfolio of market(s), client / relationship group, sector, country and regional areas.
• Understand the regulations and procedures of processes and remain informed about the updates.

Competencies and Experience

• Interest in and basic knowledge and understanding of financial markets, KYC, Corporate structures and legal entities.
• Competency with PCs and common operating systems, office productivity systems, browsers and Internet search.
• Academic, or an equivalent level, degree. Preferably in a field related to economics, finance, law, audit or compliance, but applicants with alternative backgrounds are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• Due to the international working environment, excellent English language skills are a strict requirement. Any additional (global business) languages are a big advantage.
• Should have good oral and written communication within the organization.
• Able to articulate position and influence internal teams.
• Promotes and motivates team spirit, supports team cohesion and is ready to help.
• Analyses complex and resolves contra-dictionary problems within the context of the work assigned.
• Remains at one point of view or plan of action in the communication with team-mates and people across the organization.
• Is comfortable and efficient in following a predefined process; but is also able to provide feedback on suggested process improvements.
• Accurate and complete in all case review and filing.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Please note any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening checks.