KYC Analyst

Company Description

Abicco.org is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting top-tier compliance professionals with leading financial institutions worldwide. Focusing on AML, KYC, and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) domains, we ensure high-integrity talent sourcing for banks, fintechs, and investment firms.

Role Description

• Conduct end-to-end Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for existing clients across retail, corporate, or institutional segments.
• Perform detailed analysis of customer documentation and data to verify identities and assess risk levels.
• Identify discrepancies, incomplete information, or red flags and escalate as needed.
• Prepare and maintain thorough KYC records and generate risk assessment reports.
• Execute periodic KYC refreshes and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews based on client risk rating.
• Perform sanction screening including PEP and adverse media screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field including globally recognized KYC certifications.
• 1–5 years of experience in a KYC, AML, or financial crime role.
• Strong understanding of global KYC regulations (e.g., FATF, EU AML directives, local AML acts).
• Familiarity with risk rating models, sanctions screening, and PEP identification.