KYC Analyst: AML Onboarding & Due Diligence Expert

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a KYC Analyst to join the enterprise First Line of Defence (1LOD) AML/KYC function. You will support onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities include collecting and validating client information, maintaining KYC records, and collaborating with Relationship Managers to obtain required documentation.

Qualifications

• A college or university degree and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in an AML/KYC function
• Ability to work effectively as a team player with strong time management skills
• Evidence of effective communication with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information and supporting documentation from internal and external sources
• Work alongside 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 fully complete and accurate
• Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews where required
• Work with 2LOD and the KYC Centre of Excellence (CoE)/Program Management teams regarding policy or procedural questions
• Ensure follow ups are performed in a timely manner to complete KYC within required deadlines and meet KRI/KPI targets
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress and outstanding requirements
• Attend and participate in regular AML awareness training sessions to support the quality and consistency of deliverables

Skills

AML/KYC experience

Team player

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a KYC Analyst to join the enterprise First Line of Defence (1LOD) AML/KYC function. You will support onboarding, periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews, ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities include collecting and validating client information, maintaining KYC records, and collaborating with Relationship Managers to obtain required documentation.