KYC Specialist

Wexford, Ireland

Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:30

Hybrid (three days in office per week) 

The KYC (Know Your Customer) Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to all regulatory requirements related to anti-money laundering (AML), counter terrorism financing (CTF) and customer due diligence (CDD). The role involves verifying customer identities, reviewing documentation, assessing risk, and ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulations.

 

Some of the things you will be doing:

Responsible for end-to-end client acceptance as per AML, CTF regulations and AML/KYC policy and procedures: KYC review, includes documents collection, documents verification, client outreach and screening. Responsible for performing high quality periodic review of KYC information ensuring that the client KYC files are in line with applicable laws, regulations and company policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring that set targets are met. Make sure all risk factors are identified in the client profile and the risk rating is accurately calculated. Communicating effectively and efficiently (per SLA) with the relevant internal and external parties Updating all relevant systems and applications, in accordance with applicable policies, procedure and work instructions. Deliver exceptional customer services to clients by ensuring asks are met in efficient period. Performing screening on all identified relevant parties and identifying PEP, Sanctions associated risks. Flag and escalate High-Risk customers to senior management and compliance teams. Conduct on-going monitoring of client transactions to detects suspicious activities.

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

 

Bachelor or Master degree in Administration/Commerce/Law or any related field. 4- 5 years’ experience in banking or corporate services Understanding of AML, KYC, Due diligence processes  Work in line with internal procedures and under the guidance of the Leader. Pragmatic but critical approach, attention to detail and problem-solving mentality. Excellent analytical skills Excellent fluency in English, both verbal and in writing. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent drafting and planning skill. Understanding of financial sanctions and ability to learn screening solutions (World Check) Experience and ability to carry out client risk assessment, utilizing enterprise methodology MS Office/Excel knowledge The ability and willingness to communicate directly with clients, both in writing and by telephone/Teams/Zoom

Business competencies and experience required

Client acceptance KYC review and CDD for client entities, participants, shareholders, and other relevant parties. Ownership drilldown, identifying intermediate beneficial owners, ultimate beneficiary owners, controlling parties and other relevant parties Should be able to identify the Risk factors present in the client profiles and be able to articulate effective financial crime risk management and be able to communicate effectively internal stakeholders. Meet the required quality standards for KYC reviews. Presentation skills - demonstrable experience in presenting information in one or one or small group meetings Support implementation of any new compliance related policies, procedures and programs. Ensuring adherence to all company policies, procedures and programs and maintaining knowledge on applicable escalation route in case of (potential) non-compliance. Organizational and time management skills, such as: Organize their workflow, ensuring that they can process the necessary information promptly and meet deadlines. Handling workload peaks Documentation and reporting Advocating and practicing the Compliance and Risk Mindset.

 

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