Senior KYC Analyst: AML/KYC for Onboarding Excellence

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior KYC Analyst to support AML/KYC requirements across onboarding, periodic, and event-driven reviews. You will review complex client information, ensure CIP and CDD completeness, and guide junior analysts with high-quality deliverables.

This role involves collaborating with Relationship Managers, 2LOD, and CoE teams to maintain KYC standards and meet deadlines, in a dynamic compliance environment in Ireland.

Qualifications

• A college or university degree and/or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Prior AML/KYC experience in an AML/KYC function.
• Experience analysing complex ownership structures to determine risk exposure and jurisdiction specific KYC requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player with strong time management skills.
• Proven experience being an effective communicator 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 are fully complete and accurate.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high risk clients, including PEP analysis and completion of EDD forms.
• Analyse complex ownership structures to determine risk exposure and applicable jurisdictional KYC requirements.
• Work with 2LOD and the KYC 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

Ownership structures analysis

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior KYC Analyst to support AML/KYC requirements across onboarding, periodic, and event-driven reviews. You will review complex client information, ensure CIP and CDD completeness, and guide junior analysts with high-quality deliverables.

This role involves collaborating with Relationship Managers, 2LOD, and CoE teams to maintain KYC standards and meet deadlines, in a dynamic compliance environment in Ireland.