Job description

Role Summary:

Conduct Name Screening and SoW reviews across jurisdictions and entity types
Ensure compliance with regulations and client procedures in a fast-paced environment
Deliver high-quality work within deadlines with a consistent approach
Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and flexible mindset to support a growing business area

Job responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring KYC (Know Your Client) reviews are in line with regulatory standards, working in partnership with Front Office and AML colleagues to complete files in a timely and high-quality manner
Review existing client profiles to ensure Source of Wealth corroboration, including review of corporate structures and beneficial ownership drill-down
Assess money laundering, fraud, reputational, and sanctions risk factors on client accounts, escalating issues when necessary
Perform name screening checks for PEPs, sanctions, adverse media, and relevant alert adjudication using third-party tools
Gather and analyze data from approved public sources to validate SoW and close gaps in screening information
Provide subject matter expertise and act in an advisory capacity for matters related to SoW, name screening, sanctions, PEP, and adverse news
Escalate to appropriate teams where information cannot be sourced or where exceptions and sign-offs are required
Proactively identify issues or blockers to screening completion and productivity, supporting implementation of solutions

Job requirements

Job Requirements:

Essential Skills/Experience

Familiarity with name screening software (e.g., DDIQ, World Check One, Dow Jones, Accuity, etc.)
Experience in Source of Wealth (SoW) corroboration and validation as part of KYC/AML reviews
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate adverse news related to customers, beneficial owners (UBOs), politically exposed persons (PEPs), and high-risk entities
Ability to identify financial crime risks or reputational risks that require escalation to other stakeholders
Strong understanding of PEPs, UBOs, and other high-risk individuals or entities, including SoW risk assessment
Ability to process and analyze large amounts of complex information effectively
Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach and sense of urgency
Fast learner with strong adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments
Capable of multitasking, managing, prioritizing, and being accountable for workload
Excellent professional communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to learn and navigate multiple IT systems efficiently

Desirable:

Experience working within a consulting and/or service provider environment.
Experience working within investment and corporate banking.
BA/BSc graduate degree or equivalent.
A demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders is good to have but not essential.
Previous experience conducting KYC reviews is desirable.