Temporary KYC Analyst

Sotheby's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier auction house in Greater London seeks a KYC Analyst to support its Financial Crime Compliance function. This role involves reviewing KYC documents, advising on enhanced due diligence, and maintaining compliance records. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. The position is a 12-month contract in a fast-paced regulatory environment, fostering teamwork and independent work across various compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ work experience with interest in global financial crime regulations.
• Attention to detail and willingness to strive for improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review KYC documents for compliance with regulations.
• Support Service Operations teams by reviewing flagged alerts.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence and escalate high-risk clients.

Job description

ABOUT SOTHEBY'S

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy‑now channels including private sales, e‑commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry‑leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

THE ROLE

As a Know Your Client (KYC) Analyst, you will support the Financial Crime Compliance function within Sotheby’s Legal and Compliance Department and Service Operations teams by conducting client due diligence as required by applicable regulations and our global policies. This is a great opportunity to join a KYC team operating in a fast‑paced anti‑money laundering (AML) regulated business environment.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Review KYC documents to ensure they meet the requirements set out by applicable regulations and policies, and advise internal stakeholders on KYC related queries.
• Support Service Operations teams by reviewing flagged alerts in systems, such as World‑Check and Qual‑ID.
• Advising on enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements and escalating high‑risk clients to the Financial Crime Compliance team as necessary.
• Verifying entity client due diligence (CDD) during onboarding.
• Assist in ongoing monitoring and review of CDD records, working closely with internal stakeholders to remediate any deficiencies.
• Maintain compliance records in relation to High‑Risk Jurisdictions, Politically Exposed Persons, Client Risk Assessments, EDD and Senior Management Approval.
• Managing supply chain due diligence, vendor and employee screening as required.
• Provide KYC support to Sotheby’s retail and marketplace operations.
• Update Management Information reporting data to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
• Support ad‑hoc compliance initiatives as required.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• 2+ years’ work experience with an interest in learning about global financial crime regulations.
• Self‑starter with unwavering attention to detail and willing to constantly strive for improvement.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills, as well as good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast‑paced environment, working on several different and varied projects simultaneously against tight deadlines.
• Highly motivated, proactive, enthusiastic, and resourceful.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) or Google Drive.
• Bachelor’s degree or working toward a degree is preferred.
• Foreign language(s) proficiency is a plus.
• 12 month contract

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