KYC & AML Analyst — 6-Month Freelance

Visa Hunt; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan is seeking a capable KYC Analyst to join as a freelancer for a 6-month mission in Paris. You will conduct detailed customer due diligence, assess AML risks, and help prevent financial crime in a fast-paced environment.

Your role includes gathering documents, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with Compliance to refine KYC policies, while maintaining strict confidentiality of investigations. English required; German/Dutch/Italian/Portuguese/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• You are looking for a freelancer or CDD (Temporary) role for a 6-month mission, with the possibility of extension depending on volumes.
• You have proven experience in KYC, ideally in a Fintech, Payment Provider, Bank, consulting firm, or other fast-paced work environment.
• You have a good understanding of KYC, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and due diligence requirements.
• You are comfortable and thrive in a tech-driven environment, confidently utilizing tools such as Forest (CRM), Zendesk (ticketing system), and other AML/KYC-related software.
• Strong analytical skills to identify key findings and make efficient decisions.
• You are highly organized, rigorous, and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills in English and fluent in either German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish.
• Our ideal teammate: Empathetic. Skilled. Frank. We love to challenge each other, and we leave our egos at the door.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed customer due diligence, perform risk assessments, and ensure each customer complies with the company's KYC policy.
• Gather necessary information and documents from new customers and verify them effectively.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely data entry of KYC records into the appropriate systems.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and updates regarding KYC and AML standards.
• Collaborate with the Compliance team in order to refine and optimize company's KYC policies.
• Ensure confidentiality of investigations and exchanges.
• Fraud Analysis: Assess and make recommendations to mitigate potential risks of financial fraud, money laundering, and terrorism financing.
• Use analytical tools and techniques to detect fraud, trends, patterns and provide actionable insights to enhance business risk strategies.

Skills

KYC

AML knowledge

Fraud analysis

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English

German

Dutch

Italian

Portuguese

Spanish

Tools

Forest CRM

Zendesk

Job description

Swan is seeking a capable KYC Analyst to join as a freelancer for a 6-month mission in Paris. You will conduct detailed customer due diligence, assess AML risks, and help prevent financial crime in a fast-paced environment.

Your role includes gathering documents, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with Compliance to refine KYC policies, while maintaining strict confidentiality of investigations. English required; German/Dutch/Italian/Portuguese/Spanish a plus.