KYC Onboarding Analyst

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KYC Onboarding Analyst - Ebury Institutional Solutions (EIS) vertical

Ebury Cyprus Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks for our diverse range of corporate clients, including Trust & Corporate Service Providers, MiFID clients, Funds, and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). You will play a crucial part in the Ebury onboarding process, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements while maintaining direct contact with clients to effectively communicate our onboarding standards. Your keen analytical skills will be essential as you identify complex ownership structures and financial transaction patterns, allowing you to make informed risk-based decisions on client applications. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing your own portfolio of cases and collaborating with various teams to streamline processes and enhance client experiences. With a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in CDD and EDD, you will bring a comprehensive understanding of financial crime typologies and a proactive mindset to our dynamic team. If you are highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills, we want you to be part of our mission to make Ebury a leader in financial services. Join us in shaping a secure financial future for our clients while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. Apply now to become an integral part of our Onboarding team at Ebury!

What you’ll do

Safeguarding Ebury, our existing Clients and prospective Client relationships from financial crime risk - including money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption, fraud, sanctions risk, tax evasion and reputational risk

Performing anti-financial crime checks as part of the Ebury Onboarding process for corporate clients in compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and internal requirements

EIS collaborates with a diverse range of clients, including Trust & Corporate Service Providers, MiFID clients, Funds, and SPV’s

Comprehensive CDD and EDD checks for EIS clients, including the KYC process, identification and analysis of complex ownership structures, financial statements and transaction patterns

Comprehensive knowledge of funds, trusts and SPV’s

CDD/EDD analysis across all types of legal entities and business sectors in a variety of jurisdictions with an emphasis on local clients

Direct contact with clients

Presentation of Ebury’s onboarding requirements to clients in a clear and compliant manner

Identification of red flags and exposure to financial crime risk, including escalation to Compliance and Senior Management where required

Making risk-based decisions to onboard or reject applications

Efficient management of a personal portfolio of onboarding cases

Ability to function and communicate effectively in a multi-jurisdictional environment

Proactive follow-up with clients and sales representatives to ensure timely completion of onboarding analysis

Documenting client files in a structured format compliant with internal requirements

Identifying opportunities for improvement within the onboarding process

Support ad-hoc projects within the department and wider business as required

Validation of checks carried out by other members of the team

Support in training delivery

What you’ll need

Business fluent in written and spoken English

Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting CDD and EDD with corporate clients

Understanding of CDD specific to complex entity types, including Funds and Limited Partnerships

Advanced knowledge of red flags and financial crime typologies relevant to the payments, FX space and Institutional space

Proactive, with the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment

Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines, multi-task, and prioritise and re-prioritise workload as needed

Diligent, with excellent attention to detail

Effective critical thinking skills, with the ability to find solutions to problems independently

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal including working alongside the Front Office

Co-operative, and comfortable working in a team environment, including remote teams

Curious and engaged, who takes ownership of their own learning journey by asking questions and seeking out new information

Adaptable, with the ability to cope with changing products, processes and procedures

Motivated and driven, with a desire to make Ebury a success

Experience of direct client contact within financial services is a plus

Why Ebury?

Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one

Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success

Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best

Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury

Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized

Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits

Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!

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