KYC Analyst for VIP Onboarding & Ongoing Due Diligence

Saxo Bank; København; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank in Copenhagen is seeking a KYC Analyst to join theVIP Onboarding & Ongoing Due Diligence team at our headquarters. You will perform VIP onboarding, enhanced due diligence, and risk mitigation while delivering a strong client experience.

You will collaborate with stakeholders across financial crime prevention and commercial teams to ensure compliant onboarding journeys with robust controls and minimal friction for VIP clients.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with KYC and AML requirements in a regulated environment.
• Fluent in a Nordic language and proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS or ICA are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming client applications in accordance with KYC procedures and standards.
• Perform end-to-end onboarding and ongoing due diligence for VIP clients.
• Build knowledge within the team on VIP onboarding and ODD processes.
• Meet SLAs for case processing and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance and client focus.

Skills

KYC

AML

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

English

Nordic language

Education

CAMS/ACAMS/ICA certification

Job description

About The Job

We are looking to expand our VIP Onboarding & Ongoing Due Diligence Team at our headquarters in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Denmark

As our new KYC Analyst, you will be part of a strong team focused on VIP onboarding and Ongoing Due Diligence at Saxo. The purpose is to deliver best-in-class onboarding experiences, conduct enhanced due diligence, and identify and mitigate risks during Onboarding (ONB) and Ongoing Due Diligence (ODD) while providing a great client experience.

You will work closely with stakeholders at our headquarters in both the financial crime prevention and commercial organizations to ensure a compliant, efficient onboarding journey with robust controls and minimal friction for VIP clients.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming client applications in accordance with KYC procedures, Global Minimum KYC Standards, and Saxo Group's Risk Appetite.
• Perform end-to-end onboarding and ODD for private and corporate VIP clients.
• Build and share knowledge within the team on VIP onboarding, EDD, and ODD processes and tasks.
• Meet SLAs for case processing and agreed quality standards.
• Identify and elevate opportunities for process improvement and system automation with a focus on enhancing the client experience.
• Participate in daily tasks such as quality checks and processing incoming requests in the team inbox.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, sound business procedures, and strong client focus.

Your profile

You bring solid experience working with KYC and are fluent in a Nordic language. You have a strong background in AML and KYC, combined with knowledge of relevant regulatory standards, ensuring you can operate effectively in a highly regulated environment. Certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS, ICA, or similar are considered an advantage.

Your ability to collect and analyse data with precision is complemented by strong attention to detail and the capacity to work independently. You excel at managing stakeholders and building productive relationships across teams.

Experience with one or more of our customer segments - private, corporate, and institutional - will help you succeed in this role. Finally, you communicate clearly and professionally in English, both in writing and speech.

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You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.

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