
Senior KYC Analyst
PPRO
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sao Paulo • Brazil
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About the role
- Execute and oversee comprehensive due diligence for both individual (KYC) and corporate (KYB) clients
- Analyze and resolve complex cases involving sanctions, PEPs, and enhanced due diligence (EDD)
- Identify potential financial crime risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures
- Act as the primary escalation point for complex files
- Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail
- Serve as a point of contact between the Onboarding team and key business units
- Foster a collaborative, cross-functional working environment
- Prepare detailed reports and stakeholder communications
- Identify operational inefficiencies and propose process improvements
- Lead projects to enhance CDD/KYB frameworks
- Assist in updating policies and procedures
- Provide formal mentorship and technical training to junior analysts
- Guide the team in managing multiple priorities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, Politics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Proven experience in a senior KYC/AML role within financial services, payments, or banking, with strong CDD expertise
- Deep knowledge of UK and EU AML/CTF regulations, KYC/KYB principles, and contemporary risk assessment frameworks
- Experience managing compliance-related projects and using modern risk-management tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Hybrid working model — expected on-site 3 days per week
- 30 days annual leave
- Work-from-abroad policy for up to an additional 30 days per year
- BRL 3,000 annual budget for professional development
- Leadership cafés and on-the-job training opportunities
- Comprehensive insurance coverages, including life, health, and travel
- Meal vouchers (BRL 54/day)
- Enhanced family leave
- Commuter transport allowance
- Contribution toward gym membership
- Discounts at restaurants, retailers, and events
- Access to a mental health platform
- Pet-friendly office environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
KYCKYBdue diligencefinancial crime risk assessmentsanctions analysisPEPs analysisenhanced due diligence (EDD)compliance project managementrisk managementprocess improvement
Soft Skills
attention to detailcollaborationcommunicationmentorshipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsprioritizationstakeholder management