KYC Analyst - Belfast

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a KYC Analyst to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Belfast.

Our client is seeking a KYC Analyst who will be responsible for delivering Business As Usual (BAU) activities within the Client Onboarding team whilst supporting the Client Lifecycle Team Lead in a fast paced Financial Services environment. This is an associate level role, where sufficient training will be provided to support the joiner in learning key skills in the Financial Services Sector.

Responsibilities

• Effective delivery of allocated client lifecycle processes, ensuring that activities are executed to defined service levels and on a timely basis, meeting the requirements of the business
• Complete onboarding cases for low, medium and high-risk clients across all businesses, undertaking and thoroughly completing all necessary KYC/AML and due diligence checks
• Monitoring of negative media alerts and where appropriate, investigation and escalation to compliance
• Utilise screening tools to complete efficient client screening related to BAU cases
• Responsible for assisting with group mailbox management, responding to queries and the allocation of e-mails within the team
• Build key relationships with internal Operations stakeholders as well as Front Office Brokers
• Liaise with the Anti Financial Crime in London on cases that are escalated on AML/KYC risks
• Collaborating with team members to provide an efficient BAU service to clients and driving the reduction of client onboarding times in EMEA
• Provide feedback on suggestions for process enhancements to senior management
• Drive a positive culture within the team by supporting all team members in their daily tasks

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a KYC Analyst role
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, possesses high organisation skills & a proactive approach
• Demonstrates strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Strong ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Highly effective written & oral communication skills; adapts communication style to suit audience
• Shows evidence of being comfortable working in fast paced or pressured environments
• Skilled in Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of financial markets would be advantageous

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave, work-place pension and BAYE share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.