KYC Onboarding Associate (Contract)
Posted Today by IFX Payments
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Amersham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The KYC Onboarding Associate is a crucial role focused on the customer onboarding process within the organization, specifically for a maternity cover contract. This position demands diligence, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to compliance and risk management. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to AML/KYC regulations while maintaining high standards of documentation and client communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough and accurate client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks in accordance with AML/KYC regulations.
- Ensure all onboarding processes adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.
- Review and verify documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and escalate potential risks or red flags to the KYC Onboarding Manager.
- Act as the first point of contact for KYC-related queries, providing timely and professional responses to clients.
- Communicate effectively to obtain required documentation and clarify requirements with clients.
- Maintain accurate records of onboarding activities within internal systems.
- Support the KYC Onboarding Manager with audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for improving processes and suggest innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
Key Skills:
- Experience in Financial Services or a similar regulated industry is highly advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Analytical and process-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to changing regulatory landscapes.
- A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic committed to continuous improvement and high performance.
- Adaptable, tenacious and flexible who is able to perform under pressure.
- A collaborative approach to working with others and committed to an inclusive environment.
- Willingness to travel to the London office once a month.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Amersham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Department: Operations
Location: Amersham
Description Overview of the role (Maternity cover contract)
The KYC Onboarding Associate is a vital role within our organisation, responsible for conducting the customer onboarding process. This position requires a high level of diligence, analytical skills, and previous experience in a due diligence role would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough and accurate client due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks in accordance with AML/KYC regulations.
- Ensure all onboarding processes adhere to regulatory and compliance standards.
- Review and verify documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and escalate potential risks or red flags to the KYC Onboarding Manager.
- Act as the first point of contact for KYC-related queries, providing timely and professional responses to clients.
- Communicate effectively to obtain required documentation and clarify requirements with clients.
- Maintain accurate records of onboarding activities within internal systems.
- Support the KYC Onboarding Manager with audits, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for improving processes and suggest innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience in Financial Servies or a similar regulated industry is highly advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Analytical and process-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and adapting to changing regulatory landscapes.
- A true team player with a winning mentality and strong work ethic committed to continuous improvement and high performance
- Adaptable, tenacious and flexible who is able to perform under pressure
- A collaborative approach to working with others and committed to an inclusive environment
- Willingness to travel to the London office once a month.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday!
- Holiday loyalty scheme.
- Life Insurance.
- Work abroad scheme.
- Enrolment into our pension scheme, which we offer via a salary exchange scheme.
- Access to a financial education, planning and coaching platform.
- Membership with Healthcare platform, which offers cash back on healthcare focused on dental, optical & physio, plus access to stress helplines, a virtual GP and more.
- Salary exchange nursery fees.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- Cycle to work.
- Benefit from IFX’s Season Ticket Loan scheme, offering and interest free loan for travelling into and within London.
- Participation in the IFX annual discretionary bonus scheme (eligible after probation).
- Career development and progression tools.
- Company events – Sporting events, pub nights, seasonal parties, socials.
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, identity or experiences. By embracing diverse perspectives and promoting equity, we aim to create an environment where all employees can perform and reach their full potential.
What’s next?
We will review your application and come back to you as soon as possible. You must be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Full background checks will be carried out.