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 both new client onboarding and existing customers, across retail, corporate, and institutional segments.
• Perform detailed analysis of customer documentation and data to verify identity, ownership structure, and assess customer risk profiles.
• Execute Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in line with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct comprehensive sanction screening, including PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) checks, adverse media, and watchlist screening using industry-standard tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones).
• Identify discrepancies, incomplete KYC information, or potential red flags, and escalate to the compliance or risk management team as needed.

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.