Experienced KYC Operations Associate Analyst with a background in compliance, customer due diligence, and risk assessment. Proven leadership in customer support and strong administrative skills. Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in managing processes in fast-paced, regulated environments.
1. Customer and Business Onboarding: Conduct initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
Ensure risk-based approach in reviews, meeting risk mitigation standards.
Collect, analyze, and verify customer information in line with KYC/AML guidelines.
Understand risks associated with each customer type by assessing:
Identity documents
Company registries
Complex business structures
Ultimate beneficial ownership
Source of wealth documentation
Adverse media screening
Other relevant sources
2. Transaction Monitoring and Periodic Reviews: Review customer transaction history to identify behavioral patterns that may indicate risks.
Conduct periodic reviews to analyze changes in customer history and account usage.
3. Documentation and Record Keeping: Ensure accuracy and currency of customer records during the KYC process.
Maintain organized and detailed documentation in compliance with:
Data privacy regulations
Internal data security protocols
4. Risk Assessment and Escalation: Perform and document customer risk assessments based on gathered information.
Escalate cases that exceed internal risk tolerance.
Identify potential money laundering and suspicious activities, and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required.
Liaise with relevant internal teams for further investigation and resolution.
5. Communication: Engage effectively with customers via relevant communication channels used by Wise (e.g., phone, email, chat).
6. KPIs: Fulfill responsibilities according to key performance indicators set by the leadership team.
7. Other Duties: Carry out additional tasks related to the position as assigned by the team lead.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and internal or external events.
Hard Skills
Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
KYC/AML compliance
Transaction monitoring
Risk assessment and escalation
Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing
Data entry and record keeping
CRM and KYC tools (eg, Salesforce, internal banking systems, Zendesk, Hubspot, etc)
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Documentation and reporting
Workflow/process management
Soft Skills
Leadership and team supervision
Customer service and communication (phone, email, chat)
Problem-solving and decision-making
Time management and prioritization
Attention to detail
Adaptability and resilience
Collaboration across teams
Conflict resolution
Training and mentoring junior staff