KYC Risk and Compliance Specialist

Risewave Consulting, Inc.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Risewave Consulting, Inc. seeks a detail‑oriented KYC Risk and Compliance Specialist to support our clients' regulatory operations. You will review customer information, perform onboarding, and conduct AML checks to identify risks.

Ideal candidates have 6 months to 2 years in KYC/AML, familiarity with KYC tools, and the ability to meet daily targets in a fast-paced environment. APAC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years of experience in KYC, AML, or Compliance.
• Experience in KYC onboarding, customer verification, or AML processes.
• Candidates from non-BPO industries are welcome, especially those with banking, loan processing, or financial services.
• BPO candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in Capital Markets, Fraud, or KYC/AML.
• Good understanding of customer verification and compliance procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with KYC tools or platforms is an advantage.
• Experience supporting APAC clients is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify customer information and documents to ensure compliance with KYC requirements.
• Perform customer onboarding and KYC verification.
• Conduct AML-related checks and identify potential risks or suspicious activities.
• Review customer records and ensure all required information is accurate and complete.
• Follow company policies, regulatory guidelines, and compliance procedures.
• Identify and elevate discrepancies, compliance issues, or potential risks.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of customer verification activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve KYC-related concerns.
• Meet productivity, accuracy, and quality targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

KYC tools familiarity

Tools

KYC tools/platforms

Job description

We are looking for KYC Risk and Compliance Specialists to support our client's compliance operations. The role focuses on reviewing and verifying customer information, conducting KYC checks, identifying potential risks, and ensuring that customer records meet regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidates should have experience in KYC onboarding, AML, banking, or financial services. They should be detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting daily targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify customer information and documents to ensure compliance with KYC requirements.
• Perform customer onboarding and KYC verification.
• Conduct AML-related checks and identify potential risks or suspicious activities.
• Review customer records and ensure all required information is accurate and complete.
• Follow company policies, regulatory guidelines, and compliance procedures.
• Identify and elevate discrepancies, compliance issues, or potential risks.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of customer verification activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve KYC-related concerns.
• Meet productivity, accuracy, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months to 2 years of relevant experience in KYC, AML, or Compliance.
• Experience in KYC onboarding, customer verification, or AML-related processes.
• Candidates from non-BPO industries are welcome, especially those with experience in banking, loan processing, or financial services.
• BPO candidates should have at least 1–2 years of experience in Capital Markets, Fraud, or KYC/AML.
• Good understanding of customer verification and compliance procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with KYC tools or platforms is an advantage.
• Experience supporting APAC clients is an advantage.