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:
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.Resilience in the face of pressure with the ability to work in a demanding environment with an organised and structured approach.A focus on the speed and quality of your output.Strong stakeholder relationship building skills. 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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