AML Analyst/KYC Onboarding Specialist

Gemba is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Your expertise in upholding our commitment to compliance and integrity in customer onboarding will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

KYC and Compliance:

– Execute the Know Your Customer (KYC) process for new customers, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards.

– Onboard customers, both international individuals and legal entities, through established procedures, ensuring a smooth and compliant process.

– Conduct due diligence checks on the bank's customers, evaluating customer information before and during business relationships. Document findings and make recommendations for action.

Collaboration and Communication:

– Respond to information requests from company partners, including correspondent banks and service providers.

– Maintain daily communication with team members and other departments to streamline the onboarding process.

Verification and Analysis:

– Review and verify customer profiles and supporting documents, maintaining compliance with internal protocols.

– Analyze voluminous datasets to form well-reasoned arguments, making autonomous decisions when necessary.

Compliance and Reporting:

– Follow the bank's compliance protocols and the directives of the Compliance Officer or Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

– Report potentially suspicious transactions or circumstances indicative of money laundering, sanctions breaches, or attempted evasion.

– Prepare statistical and operational reports regarding transactions, clients, and accounting positions.

Qualifications

Experience and Skills:

– Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in financial institutions focusing on AML and KYC procedures.

– Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for effective execution of KYC procedures.

– Demonstrated high level of responsibility and a positive attitude in all interactions.

– Ability to remain resilient and perform effectively under pressure.

Technical Proficiency:

– Proficient in computer use, particularly software and platforms relevant to onboarding processes. Open to learning and adapting to new technologies.

– Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) is an advantageous attribute.

Communication:

– Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.