Vacancy Name
KYC Associates - Porto
Vacancy No
VN640
Location City
Porto
Overview of Role
Following our inclusion in The Sunday Times' list of 100 fastest-growing companies, FinTrU is looking for KYC Associates to join our growing global teams. FinTrU is an award-winning RegTech/FinTech company, creating technology-enabled solutions for leading global financial institutions. Across our UK and EU offices, we deliver the highest standard of service to both our clients and our 1500 employees. Our philosophy of continued learning and development, an unwavering commitment to diversity – in all its forms – and our vibrant social culture continue to make us a workplace of choice. We operate a hybrid working model, meaning the team can split their time between our offices and their home while still ensuring the client needs are met. We currently have opportunities within our Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Portugal offices for experienced KYC Associates.
Job Details The experience required within this team:
Minimum of two years' hands-on day-to-day KYC experience within (or working in partnership with) an Investment Bank (clearly demonstrated, directly relevant retail experience may also be considered).Proven experience in undertaking direct client-facing engagement and outreach activity.At least C1 level proficiency in English. What can you expect in this role:
Daily interaction with Institutional and Corporate clients to gather all regulatory information and mandatory documentation to successfully complete KYC due diligence.Interpreting and implementing Global AML KYC policies to mitigate potential risks on behalf of a range of Investment Banks.Delivering a flexible Maker/Checker KYC function for all in-flight client requests, including Quality Assurance checks and feedback for all work completed by peers.Performing detailed Sanctions Screening and PEP reviews, utilising a range of trusted industry sources.Providing detailed MI and reports to clients at agreed frequencies.Managing all escalations in a timely fashion, ensuring exceptions to policy are packaged clearly and succinctly for internal compliance review.Identifying key project risks, whether stated or not, and manage to resolution or escalate accordingly.Building and maintaining a strong, effective relationship with our clients. Skills beneficial to this role:
You will need exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in your new role as a KYC Associate.You should be resilient in the face of pressure with the ability to work in a demanding environment with an organised and structured approach.Your new role will require you to be equally focused on the speed and quality of your output.As a vendor working directly with International Investment Banks, strong stakeholder relationship building skills will be key to your success.
FinTrU reserves the right to apply additional shortlisting criteria during the recruitment process.
We are a flexible workforce and, as part of our commitment to client satisfaction, employees may be assigned to projects that extend beyond their core specialisations. We provide comprehensive training and support to facilitate successful performance and career advancement.
At FinTrU, we are passionate about our people, and we recognise that the company is driven by our employees who live the company values and demonstrate ambition with humility. To continue to attract, develop, and retain the very people that make up our DNA we are committed to investing in supporting you to fuel your continuous professional development journey. We reserve the right to alter or amend the shortlisting criteria at any time during the process.
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Experience Level
2 years
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Hybrid working model [opportunity to avail of WFH furniture for your home office]
Industry-leading, family-focused policies
Progressive health & wellbeing policies
Industry-leading learning & development strategy
Diverse and inclusive social and cultural calendar
Innovative sabbatical policies, including 'FinTrU Unplugged' [a 4-week paid sabbatical]
Compensation Summary
Annual salary review
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
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