KYC Analyst – Fixed Term Contract

Robert Half are partnered with a well known National Bank based in London in the search for a KYC analyst. This is a fixed term contract for a minimum of 6 months.

The bank offers a wide range of financial services, including personal and business banking, investment banking, asset management, and foreign exchange services. It has a network of over 400 branches, and also operates internationally in countries such as the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and China.

The bank has played a significant role in supporting their economy over the years, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development and financing large-scale projects. It has also implemented several initiatives aimed at promoting financial inclusion, including microfinance programs and mobile banking services.

Responsibilities

  • Complete KYC on-boarding for new and pre-existing customers (period reviews).
  • Compile customer files at on-boarding.
  • Collate information from Companies House & Overseas Companies Registers, Bankers Almanac, Bloomberg and the public domain, etc.
  • Ensure KYC is performed in line with KYC policy/Customer Lifestyle Management Programme (CLMP).
  • Liaise with relevant business areas to request missing documentation and additional information required to complete files.
  • Risk rating to establish whether basic, standard or enhanced due diligence (EDD) is required.
  • Conduction sanction screening.
  • Conduct PEP screening.
  • Conduct adverse media screening.
  • Identify red flag situations and escalate in line with policy and procedures.
  • Complete Account Opening and Review Forms to a high standard ensuring that all relevant information is documented and an analysis of the information is provided.
  • Ensure all work is processed in line with service level agreements.
  • Escalate any KYC queries and issues to the KYC Manager.
  • Escalate adverse media to the KYC Manager that the Analyst is unable to resolve.
  • Ensure a clear email trail is maintained to enable all relevant business areas to have clear visibility on work progress/issues.

Location

  • London, West End – 4/5 days a week

Salary

  • £40k-£45k

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