KYC Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC due diligence for onboarding, periodic reviews, and remediation of clients (corporate, private banking, institutional).
• Perform detailed Source of Wealth (SOW) analysis and validation, ensuring narratives and supporting documentation are adequate, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Assess and verify Source of Funds (SOF) where required.
• Prepare and document clear rationales for SOW assessments, in line with internal policy and regulatory expectations.
• Identify, investigate, and escalate potential AML, sanctions, fraud, or reputational risks to senior management or compliance as necessary.
• Collaborate with front office, compliance, and other stakeholders to resolve KYC-related queries promptly.
• Keep abreast of evolving AML/KYC regulations and SOW standards across relevant jurisdictions.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and periodic control testing by providing accurate KYC/SOW documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of KYC experience within banking or financial services.
• Hands-on experience with Source of Wealth and Source of Funds validation.
• Excellent knowledge of CDD/EDD processes and relevant AML regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and documentation skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good to have CAMS or equivalent AML certification.