Avantia Law

IKYC Analyst

Avantia Law

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Manage the intake and processing of all incoming KYC requests directly from clients and/or their counterparties, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding KYC requests, addressing inquiries related to global KYC requirements.
  • Review and analyse KYC documentation provided by clients for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with both local and international regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure regulatory adherence by handling requests in line with AML, KYC, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all KYC requests and related documentation in our systems.
  • Monitor and stay informed of evolving KYC/AML regulations and best practices globally.
  • Make confident and informed decisions to resolve inquiries efficiently while upholding firm policies and standards.
  • Prioritise and manage multiple requests efficiently in a high-pressure environment.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure accuracy in documentation and communications.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.
  • Confidence and assertiveness in handling KYC-related interactions, including with senior stakeholders.
  • Proactive decision-making ability with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring professional and effective interactions.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage high volumes of compliance-related requests swiftly.
  • Understanding of global KYC and AML regulatory frameworks and ability to apply them effectively.
  • Prior experience in corporate banking, legal service provider, or fund compliance environment.
  • Exposure to offshore jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman Islands, Luxembourg).
  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field. (Ideal but not required).
  • AML/KYC certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) (ideal but not required).
Benefits
  • - 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays + 1 Day off for your birthday
  • - Remote first (anywhere in the UK) or choose to work from our lovely London Bridge office whenever you wish.
  • - Private healthcare or the option to use the budget to be reimbursed for other wellness activities of your choice
  • - Annual subscription to your choice of Calm or Headspace
  • - Early finish Fridays in the summer
  • - Pension scheme (enhanced after 1 year service)
  • - Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
KYCAMLregulatory compliancedocumentation analysisrequest managementdecision-making
Soft skills
attention to detailtime managementconfidenceassertivenessproactivecommunicationinterpersonal skillsability to thrive in fast-paced environment
Certifications
AML/KYC certificationsICAACAMS