KYC Onboarding Contractor

Taylor James Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial broking firm in London is hiring a Client Onboarding KYC Associate for an initial 6-month contract. The role requires performing KYC onboarding, maintenance, and off-boarding activities for all group entities, along with ensuring compliance with EMEA regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in AML/KYC compliance, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant AML/KYC/compliance experience within financial services or related industries.
• Knowledge of EMEA jurisdictional KYC/AML regulations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC Due Diligence on clients and counterparties.
• Maintain an audit trail of actions undertaken.
• Identify and analyze AML and sanctions risks.

Skills

KYC Due Diligence

AML Compliance

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Professional Compliance Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Our client is a Global Financial Broking firm in London.

Position: Client Onboarding KYC Associate. 5 days a week in-office.

Additional roles include: Administration Assistant – Financial Services.

Our client is a Financial Market making company in London.

Our client is a Wealth and Asset Management firm in London.

Date: 30 Oct 2023
Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
Type: Contract
Location: London
Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db4861345

KYC Investigation and Onboarding Contractor - Initially 6-month contract.

The person in this role will be responsible for performing KYC onboarding, maintenance, and off-boarding activities for all group entities.

Responsibilities include:

1. Perform KYC Due Diligence on clients and counterparties, including complex clients, in line with company policies and applicable laws.
2. Maintain an audit trail of actions undertaken.
3. Assist in ad-hoc projects as required.
4. Escalate issues promptly to management.
5. Participate in mandatory training sessions.
6. Keep all KYC data and records up to date in internal systems, ensuring proper audit trails.
7. Perform periodic reviews and collect relevant KYC data.
8. Identify and analyze AML and sanctions risks, escalating red flags.
9. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve issues and clarify responsibilities.
10. Maintain and improve KYC policies, procedures, and training materials.
11. Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance KYC operations.

Requirements:

• At least 3+ years of relevant AML/KYC/compliance experience within financial services or related industries.
• Knowledge of EMEA jurisdictional KYC/AML regulations.
• Experience with risk management tools focused on AML.
• Flexible, self-motivated, capable of managing multiple projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Professional Compliance Qualification (desirable).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.