KYC officer

Responsibilities

• Handle, review, and verify all applications for client onboarding 
• Work closely with the Compliance and Customer Service Teams to assist clients as needed in obtaining all necessary supporting evidence to fulfill KYC due diligence 
• Ensure an effective customer due to the diligence process 
• Monitor, document, and escalate unusual activities or AML flags
• Any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and related to the above functions following the business requirements of the Company
• Embrace continuous changes and challenges; handle various initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned by line management.
• Keep an accurate track record of all assigned requests; from receipt through execution of requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Business Administration or country equivalent in a related discipline together with equivalent working experience; 
•  1-2 years of experience in a similar position 
• Can demonstrate experience in KYC work within the financial service industry 
• Crypto, fintech or financial business experience is an advantage 
• Strong research and analytical skills 
• Fair communication skills in English, both verbal and written 
• Must have good planning and time management/prioritization skills 
• Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other departments 
• Good interpersonal skills