KYC Analyst / Client Due Diligence Analyst

Role DescriptionWe are seeking analytical, detail-oriented, and compliance-focused professionals for the positions of KYC Analyst / Client Due Diligence Analyst. These roles focus on verifying customer identities, assessing client risk profiles, reviewing supporting documentation, and ensuring that customer onboarding and account maintenance activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements. Successful candidates will contribute to financial crime prevention, customer verification, risk assessment, and the maintenance of accurate compliance records.KYC Analysts are responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews to establish and verify the identities of individual and corporate customers. Key duties include reviewing identification documents, validating customer information, checking account details, conducting screening against relevant sanctions and watchlists, and identifying discrepancies that require further investigation. They maintain customer records, update KYC systems, follow established onboarding procedures, and coordinate with internal teams to obtain missing documentation. They also support periodic reviews, customer information updates, and the escalation of unusual findings in accordance with internal policies.Client Due Diligence Analysts focus on assessing customer backgrounds, ownership structures, business activities, and potential financial crime risks. Responsibilities include reviewing corporate documents, identifying beneficial owners, evaluating customer risk indicators, conducting open-source research, and assessing information collected during due diligence reviews. They help determine whether additional verification or enhanced due diligence is required, document assessment findings, and prepare reports for compliance and risk management teams. They also support periodic account reviews, investigate information inconsistencies, and ensure that customer risk classifications remain accurate and appropriately documented.Both roles require strong research skills, sound judgment, and careful attention to detail. Professionals in these positions help strengthen compliance controls, maintain reliable customer records, protect confidential information, and support efforts to prevent money laundering, fraud, sanctions violations, and other financial crime risks.QualificationsDegree or diploma in Finance, Banking, Accounting, Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline.Understanding of Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) principles.Familiarity with customer onboarding, identity verification, beneficial ownership identification, and risk classification procedures.Knowledge of sanctions screening, politically exposed persons (PEPs), adverse media screening, and escalation processes is an advantage.Ability to review customer documentation, identify discrepancies, conduct research, and prepare accurate assessment records.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with compliance databases or screening systems.Strong analytical thinking, information evaluation, and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear compliance documentation.High standards of confidentiality, integrity, accuracy, and professional judgment.Ability to follow established procedures, manage review deadlines, and collaborate with compliance, operations, and risk management teams.