KYC analyst M/F

Our client is a famous European Institution located in Kirchberg in Luxembourg. They are offering a temporary assignment of 12 months as a KYC Analyst.

Role

The Junior KYC Analyst will support the KYC Division in ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and quality of Know Your Customer (KYC) information across the lifecycle of the Bank counterparties. The role includes conducting Customer Due Diligence activities, performing screenings, updating documentation, and contributing to AML/CFT risk assessments.
The analyst will report to the Head of Unit within JMO/PMM/KYC and collaborate closely with various Bank Group stakeholders across both the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defence.


Key responsibilities:

The main role of the junior KYC analyst will be to :

• Collect, verify, and update KYC data and documentation for new and existing counterparties.
• Input and maintain accurate information in the Bank's core Counterparty system (OMEGA).
• Review and validate supporting documentation for Key Persons.
• Perform Sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and Adverse Media (ADM) screening in accordance with internal guidelines.
• Support the AML/CFT risk assessment process by ensuring completeness and consistency of due diligence records.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely progression of CDD workflows.
• Escalate identified issues following established procedures and properly document outcomes.

Qualifications and professional skills :

· University degree in Law specialised in contract management, or business administration, Political Sciences, International studies.
· Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant business field, with at least 2 years in an operational position. Previous experience in the domain of Compliance, KYC, AML/CFT would be an advantage;
· Familiarity with AML/CFT frameworks and KYC/CDD processes in a financial institution is an asset
· Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage structured processes involving significant data volumes
· Excellent command of English. Knowledge of other European Union languages would be an advantage.
· Proficiency in standard IT tools, notably MS Office (advanced Excel and PowerPoint); familiarity with compliance-related databases, screening tools is considered an advantage.

Competencies :

· Achievement Drive: continually keeps an eye on performance, focusing on improving it, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals.
- Change Orientation: Adapts to differences and changes in the environment; takes a flexible approach to reach outcomes.
· Collaboration: Works cooperatively across teams and organisational boundaries, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Organisational Commitment: Is willing to commit to an organisation whose mission is to support Europe and is open to diversity, and to align her/his own behavior with the organisation's needs and intrinsic values, acting with integrity in ways that promote the organisation's mission, policies and rules.