KYC EDD Analyst

SFE; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

SFE is seeking a KYC EDD Analyst to join remotely (US) for a contract role, capable of handling medium to high-risk profiles and delivering data-driven analyses. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely escalations, and strong stakeholder communication.

Candidates should have five+ years in Banking/FS, proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint, and familiarity with AML/KYC tools; ACAMS/CAMI certifications are preferred. The role requires proactive problem solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in Banking/Financial Services.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; advanced Excel and VBA scripting are a plus.
• Experience with AML/KYC tools and databases (World Check, LexisNexis, Bankers Almanac, adverse/negative news searches, OFAC, Factiva, RDC, SEC, FINRA, OneSource, Orbis).
• ACAMS/CAMI KYC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal and external medium- to high-risk profiles and data to deliver analyses.
• Prepare escalations to senior management to ensure timely KYC records.
• Maintain productivity and quality targets per client agreements.
• Identify issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolutions.
• Respond to client queries and manage escalations promptly.
• Establish infrastructure to collect process data and generate MIS per SLAs/KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Review narratives for Medium/High Risk clients and provide qualitative feedback.
• Perform reputational risk assessments and screening for sanctions/PEP.

Skills

English communication

Five years Banking/FS experience

ACAMS CAMI preferred

Excel/PowerPoint

VBA scripting (adv)

AML/KYC tools (World Check, LexisNexis

Sanctions screening experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

VBA

World Check

LexisNexis

OFAC screening

Factiva

Job description

KYC EDD Analyst

Cincinnati, OH or Remote

Hire Type: contract

Role Descriptions:

• Responsible for evaluating internal and external medium risk and high-risk profile reports, databases, and operational data to deliver strategic and operational analyses, including quality control assessments.
• Responsible for analyzing data and preparing escalations to senior management to ensure timely completion of KYC records.
• Ensure productivity and quality targets are consistently met in line with client agreements.
• Proactively identifies issues, conducts root cause analysis, and determines available options for both tactical and strategic resolution.
• Ability to operate effectively in an unstructured environment by taking ownership of issues and driving them through to completion.
• Responsible for responding to client queries, managing escalations, and providing timely and effective issue resolution.
• Establishes and manages the infrastructure required to collect process data and generate MIS in accordance with client requirements and agreed SLAs, KPIs, and KRIs.
• Overseas end to end process performance identifies opportunities for improvement and implements corrective measures to enhance client satisfaction.
• Reviews narratives prepared by analysts for Medium (mandatory), and High Risk (preferred) clients, providing qualitative feedback on the adequacy, coverage, and depth of analysis.
• Performs reputational risk assessments, including negative media searches and sanctions screening, and reviews, evaluates, and processes or escalates sanctions, watchlist, and PEP screening alerts for KYC counterparties.

Essential Skills:

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• ACAMS, CAMI KYC certifications preferred.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in the Banking and Financial Services domain.
• Prior experience in client review and/or transaction analysis is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with solid working knowledge; advanced Excel skills and VBA scripting knowledge are an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all organizational levels.
• Proactive in identifying potential risks or concerns and following through to ensure timely resolution.
• Experience using AML/KYC tools and databases, including World Check, LexisNexis, Bankers Almanac, adverse/negative news searches, OFAC screening, Factiva, RDC, SEC, FINRA, OneSource, PI Navigator, Orbis, and other similar platforms.