KYC Analyst

We are seeking to recruit a KYC Analyst.

About the role

The KYC Analyst supports the Company in ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and governance standards. The role requires a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and autonomous professional capable of operating effectively within a regulated financial services environment. The KYC Analyst is expected to work closely with internal stakeholders to support the effective implementation of compliance requirements and to promote a strong compliance culture across the organization.

This role reports to the Compliance & Risk Officer and entails working closely with the Company’s MLRO .

Your responsibilities

• Handling client onboarding and monitoring (Account Opening, AML & KYC);
• Assist in due diligence oversight of clients;
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Group Policies, Procedures and Guidelines within SQFSM;
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on Compliance and AML aspects within SQFSM;
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of internal reports analysing new directives, rules, and regulations, and assessing their impact on SQFSM operations and services, where applicable;
• Assist in complaint handling in compliance with Group Policies and Guidelines.

• Prior compliance experience within an EU-regulated Financial Services entity and/or University degree and/or Diploma in Compliance would be considered an asset;
• Strong command of English (written and verbal). Additional languages: German and/or French (an asset);
• Highly organized, rigorous, methodical and focused;
• Able to work on own initiative, multi-task and prioritize workload;
• Strong work ethic, professionalism and deep commitment to meet the highest standards required by the role and Swissquote Group;
• Strong command of Microsoft Office skills;
• Team-player who can also work on own initiative, multi-task and prioritise workload;
• Preference will be given to applicants having prior experience working within an office environment, particularly in AML or Compliance and/or University degree and/or Diploma courses in Commerce and/or Legal &Compliance.

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