KYC Compliance Analyst

We are looking for a KYC (Know Your Customer) Analyst who is a compliance professional responsible for verifying the identities of clients, assessing their financial risk, and ensuring that a financial institution adheres to anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory requirements.

Location: Remote (US)

Responsibilities

• Performing thorough investigations on new and existing clients to verify identity, ownership structures, and business activities, including executing EDD for high-risk clients.
• Conducting background checks, including screening against sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and adverse media to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Gathering and reviewing supporting documentation (passports, incorporation papers, financial statements) to ensure compliance with internal policies and external laws. Documenting findings and reporting suspicious activities to compliance officers or regulatory bodies.
• Acting as a subject matter expert to provide guidance to Front Office, Sales, or Relationship Management teams regarding compliance requirements, onboarding status, and documentation needs.
• Helping improve internal controls, workflows, and automated reporting systems to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the onboarding process.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of AML/KYC regulations (e.g., BSA, USA Patriot Act, OFAC, FINRA) and financial crime risk frameworks.
• High attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data to identify anomalies or trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for liaising with clients, internal teams, and management regarding sensitive compliance matters.
• Proficient in using external databases, company registries, and research tools (e.g., World-Check, Dow Jones, Dun & Bradstreet) to verify client information.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting, with 2–5 years of relevant experience in compliance or financial services. Certifications such as CAMS are preferred.