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KYC Analyst - Job Description:
 

• Perform due diligence on existing, new, and/or potential customers based on risk mitigation controls and certain trigger events.
• Identifying domestic and international counterparty records that require further review and taking action to obtain and follow-up on the information and/or documentation requested.
• Ensure that information and documentation provided by customers, from external data sources, and from your own reviews (e.g., websites and company registries) meet our requirements for verification.
• Perform searches utilizing Internet sources and/or third-party vendors to obtain information on prospects and new or existing counterparties.
• Communicate with counterparties when required to handle escalated or complicated cases with strong customer empathy as well as clear communication of decisions and policies.
• Provide guidance and responses to daily inquiries from peers, front-line support, and management regarding due diligence matters and case analysis, when appropriate.
• Maintain a basic understanding of KYC-related regulations and how they impact the business.
• Assess the risk level of referred profiles that may or may not meet the risk criteria expected from escalations and escalate any suspicions and/or concerns.
• Have a deep understanding of different business models, customer types, country risks, and regulatory requirements across multiple geographies.
• Assist the compliance supervisor in internal and external audits and regulatory due diligence process-related query reviews.
• Determine whether activity should be escalated for further review based on activity or alert review.

 

• Qualifications:
• A minimum bachelor's degree is required.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and expectations regarding identifying unusual or suspicious activity in connection with financial transactions, restrictions related to economic sanctions (e.g., OFAC), and the filing of suspicious activity reports.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in compliance and KYC management, including Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption, and/or Economic Sanctions/Office of Foreign Assets Control alert reviews.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
• Ability to work well with others, along with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in various software applications, including Excel and Word. Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with KYC tools, e.g., World Check and Watch Dog, etc.
• Authorization to work for any company in the US without sponsorship.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Worldwide,

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