KYC Analyst: AML Onboarding & Compliance

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a KYC Analyst to support the AML/KYC function across client onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews. You will review customer data and documentation to ensure CIP, CDD, and EDD are complete and compliant.

Role requires collaboration with Relationship Managers and cross-functional teams, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Word/Excel. Ireland-based eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• A college or university degree and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in an AML/KYC function.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information and supporting documentation from internal and external sources.
• Work with Relationship Managers and client facing teams to obtain documentation required to meet KYC requirements directly from clients.
• Review information and documentation received to ensure compliance with Northern Trust AML/KYC policies and procedures.
• Validate information within the KYC system of record and ensure CIP and CDD is complete and accurate.
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews where required.
• Coordinate with 2LOD and KYC CoE / PM teams on policy or procedural questions.
• Ensure follow ups to complete KYC within deadlines and meet KPI targets.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress and outstanding requirements.
• Attend AML awareness training sessions to support quality and consistency of deliverables.

Skills

Team player

Time management

Effective communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a KYC Analyst to support the AML/KYC function across client onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews. You will review customer data and documentation to ensure CIP, CDD, and EDD are complete and compliant.

Role requires collaboration with Relationship Managers and cross-functional teams, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Word/Excel. Ireland-based eligibility is required.