Our client, a reputable Financial Services company based in Limassol, is seeking a dedicated KYC Analyst to join their team. This dynamic organisation prides itself on providing innovative payment solutions, supporting a growing client portfolio while maintaining high standards of compliance and integrity. You’ll work closely with global businesses, gaining exposure to diverse transactional environments while ensuring compliance at the highest level. The ideal candidate brings: Strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail, a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks and the ability to combine analytical expertise with innovative software solutions. If you’re passionate about safeguarding clients and business integrity while working in a dynamic and tech-driven environment, then this is the place for you.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CDD and onboarding activities:
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Performing KYC CDD analysis during the onboarding process for new clients of the company
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Communicating with our partner banks and prospective clients to ensure a smooth onboarding process
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Reviewing all relevant diligence materials (including financial statements, corporate documents, customer references, locations, company product and service offerings)
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Conduct background checks via databases, watchlists, and adverse media screening.
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Assess risk profiles using internal risk rating methodologies
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Actively supporting KYC CDD analysis in areas such as improving escalation procedures, KYC, KYB guidelines or introducing new applications and processes as well as implementing improvements
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Preparing and implementing training and further education for the business areas on the respective KYC CDD topics in addition as SME (Special Matter Expert) for the core banking domains
Ongoing monitoring:
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Periodically review customer accounts to ensure information is up to date.
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Provide assistance to Transaction Monitoring team for the execution of transaction monitoring activitiess
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Escalate red flags for further investigation by compliance teams
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Liaise with relationship managers, compliance officers, and other departments within the company.
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Communicate with clients to obtain missing or additional documentation
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Support regulatory inspections and internal audits
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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2-4 years experience in the KYC fields, preferably in the payments industry
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Good understanding of company structures and beneficial ownership with respect to corporate entities
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Proficient in spoken and written English, knowledge of Dutch or another EU language is a plus
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Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with a broad range of colleagues
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Ability to work independently as well as in a team
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Ability to process and correctly prioritize a consistent stream of time-sensitive requests
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Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
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Proficiency with KYC/AML software and financial crime databases
COMPANY BENEFITS
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Competitive salary package.
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Opportunities for career development within a growing organisation.
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Supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Flexible working arrangements.
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Working in a vibrant city with excellent amenities and lifestyle options.
Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Alex Evangelides, alex@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call +357 25 3427 21 for further information.