KYC Analyst - Belfast

FDM Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FDM Group, a leading global consultancy, is searching for a KYC Analyst in Belfast. This hybrid role offers a chance to deliver key client onboarding processes within a dynamic financial services environment. The position is associate level and involves collaboration with various teams while ensuring compliance with KYC/AML regulations.

Qualifications

• Role requires understanding of KYC/AML processes and client onboarding.
• Associate level, training will be provided.
• Fast-paced financial services experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client lifecycle processes and KYC checks on-time.
• Monitor negative media alerts and escalate when necessary.
• Assist with group mailbox management and respond to queries.

Skills

Client onboarding

KYC/AML checks

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Job description

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FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a KYC Analyst to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Belfast.

Our client is seeking a KYC Analyst who will be responsible for delivering Business As Usual (BAU) activities within the Client Onboarding team whilst supporting the Client Lifecycle Team Lead in a fast paced Financial Services environment. This is an associate level role, where sufficient training will be provided to support the joiner in learning key skills in the Financial Services Sector.

Responsibilities

• Effective delivery of allocated client lifecycle processes, ensuring that activities are executed to defined service levels and on a timely basis, meeting the requirements of the business
• Complete onboarding cases for low, medium and high-risk clients across all businesses, undertaking and thoroughly completing all necessary KYC/AML and due diligence checks
• Monitoring of negative media alerts and where appropriate, investigation and escalation to compliance
• Utilise screening tools to complete efficient client screening related to BAU cases
• Responsible for assisting with group mailbox management, responding to queries and the allocation of e-mails within the team
• Build key relationships with internal Operations stakeholders as well as Front Office Brokers
• Liaise with the Anti Financial Crime in London on cases that are escalated on AML/KYC risks
• Collaborating with team members to provide an efficient BAU service to clients and driving the reduction of client onboarding times in EMEA
• Provide feedback on suggestions for process enhancements to senior management
• Drive a positive culture within the team by supporting all team members in their daily tasks