KYC Analyst - Private Banking department

Job Duties

Act as first line of defense to ensure quality and completeness of client data for onboarding, CDD, KYC, and periodic reviews
Partner closely with Relationship Managers (RM) and Client Services (CS) colleagues to provide guidance throughout pre‑onboarding, onboarding, and client lifecycle reviews
Guide RMs/CSs in identifying, collecting, and documenting information in line with KYC and due diligence requirements
Review and validate client due diligence and KYC information in accordance with internal policies during onboarding and ongoing reviews
Perform negative media reviews, sanctions screening, and PEP checks
Identify and resolve discrepancies between client documentation and system records
Liaise with CDD Advisors for complex cases and additional policy guidance
Prioritize workload to meet business needs and deliver tasks to a high‑quality standard
Adhere strictly to compliance, AML, sanctions, and operational risk controls, escalating issues when required

Working knowledge of AML, KYC, CDD, and regulatory compliance within banking or financial services preferred
Strong attention to detail with high standards of accuracy and quality
Ability to build effective working relationships with front‑office teams and stakeholders at all levels
Strong research, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated teamwork and accountability
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and internet‑based research tools
Strong English fluency (written and spoken); additional languages an advantage