Senior Kyc Analyst - Wrexham

Company	Delta CapitaSee more
Address	Wrexham, Wales
Category	Banking

Job description

We are looking for a Senior KYC Analyst/Associate to join our Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) team to support our client in a large scale KYC (Know Your Client) project. You will be part of our KYC Managed Service Team, located in our offices in Wrexham (UK) and responsible for the processing of KYC files. The Senior KYC Analyst/Associate will conduct end to end CDD (Customer Due Diligence) reviews across a broad range of jurisdictions and entity types within a fast-paced project environment. This role requires an individual to have a core focus in delivering high quality work within project deadlines and a proven ability to apply a consistent approach to KYC processes whilst adhering to regulatory requirements and client procedures.
This is a great opportunity to join our fast-growing business within our CLM department working with some of the world’s leading financial institutions. The preferred candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit with a ‘hands on’ pragmatic and flexible approach as we develop this fast-growing business area.

To learn more about our CLM department click here Client Lifecycle Management (deltacapita.com)

Key Responsibilities:

Performing remediation / on-boarding and / or periodic KYC reviews for our client
Evidence an in-depth understanding of the client’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) policy and related procedures, identifying new requirements, top ups or renewal of information/documentation held on file
Gathering and analysing KYC documentation in accordance with the clients AML policy requirements to identify and close any gaps
Sourcing of data from approved public sources using the methods outlined in policies and procedures.
Construction of KYC files with the required information and documentation in accordance with the policy
Established as go-to person for complex files, entity types, ownership structures etc.
Ensuring that key stakeholders are kept informed on progress or bottlenecks within the end-to-end KYC review process
Escalation to the appropriate teams where information cannot be sourced or provided / where prior exceptions have been granted on existing files and / or where additional sign off required to proceed
Direct outreach to internal client departments where applicable (such as Front Office) to obtain information and documentation required to complete KYC/CDD reviews.
Conducting screening checks using third party tools to identify Sanctions, PEPs, and Adverse Media in relation to the entities and related parties subject to screening policies and procedure
Proactively identify issues or blockers to KYC completion and productivity and assist with the implementation of solutions

Essential Skills/Experience

Extensive experience in AML/KYC due diligence roles (ideally a minimum of 3 – 5 years)
Good knowledge of global AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines
Good knowledge of the end-to-end KYC and client on-boarding processes
Experience in performing due diligence on a broad range of corporate entity types from global jurisdictions
Proven experience of PEPs, Sanctions and Negative Media screening
Experience conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews on high-risk entity types
Knowledge of AML Typologies /Red Flags
Ability to process and understand large amounts of complex information
Excellent attention to detail
Fast learner with proactive approach and sense of urgency
Ability to multitask, manage, prioritise and be accountable for own workload
Adaptable and capable of being flexible
Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and in written form
Ability to learn how to use multiple IT systems

Desirable

Experience working within a consulting and/or service provider environment
Experience working within investment and corporate banking
Experience in an external client facing role

How We Work:

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

This is a fixed term contract/permanent full time position located in London/Wrexham. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. For this role a valid working permit for the UK is mandatory.

Expectations regarding hybrid working: As we are a Service Provider and Consulting firm servicing clients, our policy for physically working from the office (which may be the client’s offices or our own offices depending on the client) aligns to what our client’s policies and expectations are and these vary. Most of our client’s now require a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, 2 days from home, and accordingly this is also the minimum expectation that Delta Capita require. However, some of our clients have now moved up to 4 days and even 5 days in the office and we require candidates to be flexible to meet our client demands.

Who We Are:

Delta Capita Group (a member of the Prytek Group) is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non differentiating services.

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