KYC Analyst

Responsibilities

• Manage KYC account opening for new and existing clients. Includes a collection of account-specific information recording information via electronic account–opening system, retrieving relevant executed documentation from clients, and compliance regulatory procedures.
• Collaborate and act as an intermediary person between the Sales team and Compliance.
• Perform client due diligence to ensure that all accounts are in accordance with the Compliance policies and procedures.
• Support Compliance Officer with day-to-day activities.
• Perform periodic reviews of accounts and monitor the change in clients’ AML/CFT risk assessment and update the score where necessary.
• Produce MI reports in relation to onboarded customers to the Head of Compliance on a monthly and semi-annual basis.
• Review, assess, and scrutinize the account opening process to ensure it is in line with Kenya’s AML/CFT requirements, as well as CMA requirements.
• Take the necessary due diligence measures and procedures to identify the risk posed by the customer, factoring in various risk measures (geographic, nationality, customer risk, product, and delivery channel), and assessing the customer's risk accordingly. Analyzing the customer profile and requesting necessary documentation in line with the risk posed by the customer.
• Perform periodic reviews of accounts, to determine the level of risk.
• Make sure sanctions and PEP screening on all new accounts are done and reviewed appropriately, and escalating any positive matches to the MLRO instantly.
• Make sure the Sanctions program is followed cautiously.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to work independently and competently handle multiple responsibilities, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, officers, and peers in a professional manner.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of professional experience, preferably in financial services.
• Professional level of written and spoken English and Swahili (additional languages are a plus).
• Proficient use of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Perks

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events