What are the responsibilities and job description for the KYC Analyst position at MDMS Recruiting?
KYC Analyst
Location: New York, NY (4 days onsite), local candidates only
Duration: 6 Months
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as part of the company s Client Lifecycle and Digital Group (CLD), which serves as a transversal client group for all B2B clients and oversees Operations and IT related to the full client lifecycle, including onboarding, reviews, and offboarding.
- Ensure consistent implementation and application of the company local and global KYC policies and procedures, FATCA requirements, and other regulatory obligations related to client onboarding and periodic reviews.
- Review all new client requests and determine the required documentation to meet regulatory and internal company requirements.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of AML and OFAC regulations, as well as the company policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with business lines and AML Compliance.
- Apply SGUS Know Your Customer procedures to assigned accounts.
- Conduct Integrated Due Diligence, Internal Outreach, Customer Due Diligence, and Enhanced Due Diligence activities, including screening, for assigned clients.
- Ensure that all information and documentation provided by business lines is accurate, complete, and in appropriate form.
- Maintain high standards of quality and productivity, including the preparation of high-quality KYC memos.
- Perform quality control and validation of all KYC files.
- For High and Medium-High risk clients, review and validate KYC memos prior to submission to Business and Compliance.
- Provide timely updates to the Team Lead and escalate or flag issues identified during KYC reviews.
- Resolve all post-completion matters, including remediation of errors.
- Provide guidance and support to team members in cases of complexity or difficulty.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in the Financial Services industry in a KYC or AML-related role.
- Strong understanding of risk-based KYC principles, client risk assessment, and products used in wholesale banking and institutional broker-dealer environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment to manage issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce clear, well-written KYC memos.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Bachelor s degree in business, economics, or a related field.
Nice to have
- ACAMS certification.
- Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Salary : $60 - $70