KYC Analyst - Latam Quality Control

As a KYC Analyst - Quality Control, you will report to a KYC Associate or KYC Manager. You will be a key part of the Line of Business ensuring a comprehensive due diligent review is completed for new and existing clients in accordance with AML/KYC standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performing the review of client profiles, checking for consistency of the whole Lifecycle based on legal and commercial documents, to understand client´s activity, structure, and associated risks
• Obtain a general understanding of and execute AML (Anti money laundering) policies and internal procedures, in accordance with local and global principles.
• Resolve issues by identifying underlying or hidden problems and patterns
• Build knowledge of procedures, systems, products and services
• Foster partnerships with other supporting areas such as Legal, Compliance, Internal Controls, Technology, Client Services, including Global Client Onboarding teams
• Identify and control risk to prevent fraudulent account behavior and potential fraud exposure
• Prioritize daily workload to maximize productivity utilizing time management and organizational skills
• Follow all established policies, procedures and practices
• Project a confident and professional presence to all the extended teams we work with
• Work independently with supervision and escalate complex issues as necessary to resolve issues in a timely manner

 

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities:

• Proficient PC skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent English is mandatory, both written and verbally. 
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Relentless and versatile learner with an aptitude for assimilating new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
• Highly organized, proactive and motivated with strong prioritization skills, innovation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated, consistent professional presence with the ability to adapt to evolving needs and situations
• Sense of urgency/ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges in a rapidly changing environment, as well as handling multiple tasks and changing priorities on a daily basis

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Preferred minimum of one to three years of customer service, operations, sales or portfolio management experience, preferably with work experience primarily in banking or the financial service industry
• Previous experience with AML/KYC, Investment Banking, is a plus but it´s not an exclusive requirement.