Know Your Customer Specialist

ENGIE Group; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible benefits scheme

Health insurance

Career development plans

Job summary

ENGIE seeks a Know Your Client (KYC) Specialist to join its SEM team in Madrid. The role focuses on implementing and ensuring KYC policies, tools, and processes across the organization.

You will handle client onboarding, document review, and regulatory classifications, while collaborating with Legal, Compliance and other departments to maintain high standards of ethics and risk management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a KYC/AML role (banking sector preferred).
• Experience validating KYC/AML files and related documentation.
• Spanish language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients and review existing client portfolio.
• Analyze KYC/AML files for compliance and ethical standards.
• Assist in transactions by proposing contractual clauses with Legal Dept.
• Participate in Adverse Media Screening, Sanctions/PEP Screening and SSI Monitoring.
• Address findings from supervisory controls and respond to alerts.
• Provide support for external requests and urgent business needs.
• Monitor counterparties from a KYC perspective and raise alerts when needed.
• Conduct document searches and request documentation from clients.
• Be responsible for MiFID/EMIR/REMIT classifications.
• Manage sanctions/adverse media alerts and ensure policy compliance.
• Support Health & Safety, Diversity, Cybersecurity, Ethics & Compliance initiatives.

Skills

KYC/AML

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

MiFID/EMIR/REMIT

Job description

Permanent

Full - Time

About Us

Our Group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners, and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions.

At ENGIE, every individual plays a key role in accelerating the energy transition.

Make a difference and build a meaningful career. Take on exciting challenges, grow in an innovative environment, and build a career path that truly reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

We are currently looking for a Know Your Client (KYC) Specialist to join our headquarters in Madrid.

Mission

The mission of the Know Your Client Specialist within SEM is to ensure the implementation and compliance of SEM's KYC policies, tools, processes, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Client onboarding and review of the existing client portfolio.
• Analyze KYC/AML files to ensure compliance and ethical standards for both new and existing counterparties.
• Support specific transactions by proposing contractual clauses to counterparties in collaboration with the Legal Department.
• Participate in recurring team activities, including Adverse Media Screening, Sanctions and PEP Screening, SSI Monitoring, and mailbox monitoring.
• Address findings resulting from ongoing supervisory controls.
• Respond to external requests.
• Provide support and respond to urgent business needs.
• Monitor existing counterparties from a KYC perspective and raise alerts when necessary.
• Conduct document searches using databases and request documentation from clients.
• Be responsible for MiFID / EMIR / REMIT classifications.
• Manage alerts related to sanctions and adverse media.
• Ensure the implementation and compliance with Health & Safety, Diversity, Cybersecurity, Ethics & Compliance policies, as well as all related procedures and processes established within the organization.
• These responsibilities may be performed in full or in part by the holder of the position, without prejudice to any other duties assigned according to their qualifications, training, and experience.

Education

• Master's Degree.

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in a KYC/AML position (banking sector experience would be highly preferred).
• Proven training and experience in the validation of KYC/AML files.

Languages

• Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training and/or experience in commodity trading transactions, including products (physical and financial), market mechanisms, and associated risks, would be considered an advantage.

Committed to Inclusion

At ENGIE, we value and promote diversity and inclusion. We are committed to accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral economy by integrating exceptional and diverse individuals who seek, support, and strengthen the growth of others.

What We Offer

• Tailored learning and development plans based on your interests and career goals.
• Flexible working hours, a hybrid work model, and reduced working hours during summer periods and Fridays.
• Access to a flexible benefits scheme (transport card, childcare vouchers, training programs, meal vouchers, health insurance, among others).
• The opportunity to join a dynamic team where you can truly develop and grow as a professional.
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team that will support you throughout your career journey.
• Membership in a network of more than 100,000 professionals working together to create a more sustainable world.

ENGIE Is the Right Place for You If...

• You are looking for a solid professional project with strong career prospects.
• You value being part of the world's leading independent energy group.
• You want to grow and develop within a dynamic and challenging company.
• You believe that your work, combined with the efforts of your colleagues, can and should have a positive impact on society and the environment.

If you would like to join an international group capable of offering a wide variety of career opportunities within a dynamic and promising sector, we look forward to meeting you!

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Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.