KYC Analyst

INSPYR Solutions; Merrifield (VA); Remote; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a KYC Analyst to perform complex customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and account activity analysis across consumer and business relationships. The role supports onboarding, ongoing due diligence, sanctions compliance, risk assessments, and investigative activities under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include executing CDD/SDD reviews, analyzing information to assess risk, and preparing documentation for audit trails while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Financial Crimes, Risk Management, Banking Operations.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to review and interpret complex documentation, ownership structures, and member information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Familiarity with adverse media research, sanctions screening, and risk-based review methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Simplified Due Diligence (SDD), and business onboarding reviews in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze member and business information to assess risk, identify potential concerns, and support informed onboarding and account maintenance decisions.
• Review organizational structures, beneficial ownership information, business activities, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Develop and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to obtain additional documentation or clarification necessary to complete reviews.
• Evaluate member responses and supporting evidence to determine sufficiency and identify when additional escalation or review is warranted.
• Document review findings, risk assessments, and recommendations in a clear, accurate, and audit-defensible manner.

Skills

KYC

AML

Compliance

Financial Crimes

Risk Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Title: KYC Analyst

Location: remote

Duration: 6 months with extension

Compensation: $48-$53

Work Requirements: U.S. Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Financial Intelligence Analyst (KYC Experience Preferred)

Job Description

Performs complex customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and account activity analysis to identify customer risk factors, suspicious activity, and regulatory concerns across consumer and business relationships. Reviews customer information, business structures, beneficial ownership documentation, and transaction activity to ensure compliance with KYC, BSA/AML, OFAC, and applicable regulatory requirements. Supports customer onboarding, ongoing due diligence, sanctions compliance, risk assessments, and investigative activities through research, analysis, and documentation. Maintains knowledge of KYC, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulations, industry guidance, and emerging financial crime trends while providing subject matter expertise to business partners. Work is performed under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Simplified Due Diligence (SDD), and business onboarding reviews in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze member and business information to assess risk, identify potential concerns, and support informed onboarding and account maintenance decisions.
• Review organizational structures, beneficial ownership information, business activities, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Develop and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to obtain additional documentation or clarification necessary to complete reviews.
• Evaluate member responses and supporting evidence to determine sufficiency and identify when additional escalation or review is warranted.
• Document review findings, risk assessments, and recommendations in a clear, accurate, and audit-defensible manner.
• Apply risk-based decision making when evaluating businesses, ownership structures, industry classifications, and customer activity profiles.
• Monitor assigned work queues and manage reviews within established service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and regulatory timelines.
• Collaborate with Advisory, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Business Services, and other business partners to resolve onboarding and risk-related concerns.
• Identify trends, process improvement opportunities, and emerging risks and provide recommendations to leadership to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support implementation of new KYC procedures, workflow enhancements, testing efforts, job aids, and operational initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Financial Crimes, Fraud Operations, Risk Management, Banking Operations, or related operational functions.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to review and interpret complex documentation, ownership structures, and member information.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make risk-based decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Simplified Due Diligence (SDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and Beneficial Ownership requirements.
• Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC sanctions requirements, and financial crimes risk management practices.
• Experience conducting onboarding reviews, risk assessments, periodic reviews, or ongoing due diligence activities.
• Experience analyzing personal and business account documentation, legal entity structures, and ownership hierarchies.
• Experience preparing Requests for Information (RFIs) and resolving documentation deficiencies.
• Experience working with case management, onboarding, compliance, or financial crimes monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with adverse media research, sanctions screening, and risk-based review methodologies.
• Ability to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and support operational efficiency initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS, CAFP, CRCM, or ACAMS Certification preferred

(EXCLUDE on perm placements)

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a leading global expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our tailored offerings include a wide variety of professional services, project solutions, managed services, and talent resources, all bolstered by our strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology services. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at www.inspyrsolutions.com.

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