Senior KYC Analyst m/f/d

Job Description

Senior KYC Analyst - Investment Banking/ Asset Management Emagine ConsultingInside IR35 - £350 per dayLondon – Onsite 3 days a week (minimum)emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm Specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailoredhigh-end consulting services and solutions.We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towardsour clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.Overview: Emagine Consultancy is seeking a talented Senior KYC Analyst to bolster our team and drive excellence in KYC compliance for our esteemed clients.Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment Mastery: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of high-risk clients, including politically exposed persons (PEPs), complex corporate structures, and entities operating in high-risk jurisdictions.
• Due Diligence Expertise: Perform enhanced due diligence on client information, utilizing a variety of tools and resources to validate identities, assess beneficial ownership structures, and identify potential red flags or discrepancies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to KYC and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Documentation Proficiency: Prepare detailed KYC documentation, including risk assessment reports, client profiles, and compliance summaries, maintaining meticulous records of all due diligence activities and findings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including compliance officers, legal teams, and relationship managers, to facilitate the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of high-risk clients while maintaining effective communicationand transparency.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Investment Banking or Asset Management KYC experience is essential
• Proven Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in KYC compliance within the financial services industry, with a focus on high-risk clients and complex corporate structures.
• Analytical Aptitude: Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate complex information, identify patterns and anomalies, and draw actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of KYC/AML regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to FATF recommendations, EU directives, and local regulatory requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to conducting thorough due diligence and documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to both internal stakeholders and clients.
• Team Player Mentality: Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and across organizational boundaries.

We pride ourselves on;

• Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well-being, and learning and development.
• Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working model
• Investing in employees’ growth through ongoing training and development
• Autonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertise
• Providing an transparent performance and career management experience.

Our consultants are integral to delivering successful consulting engagements, addressing our clients’ most pressing business challenges, and build lasting value in disciplines such as:

• Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction
• Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs
• Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation

InterestedAt emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds.If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.“emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability,gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin”