Junior Kyc Officer - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - B.B. Energy

B.B. Energy

Verified Company

Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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The Role

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough due diligence reviews on various counterparties, crafting highquality KYC profiles ensuring accuracy, completeness, and validity. This includes incorporating a multifaceted riskbased approach aligned with internal requirements.
Maintain open communication with the Front Office to effectively plan workload, monitor the status of critical onboardings, and prioritize outstanding requests.
Serve as a point of contact for counterparties regarding KYCrelated matters, including document collection and information gathering.
Unveil the ultimate beneficial owners and key decisionmakers within corporate structures.
Leverage AML screening tools to identify potential risks associated with sanctions, negative media exposure, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). Furthermore, investigate and assess alerts related to financial crime risks such as money laundering, fraud, and bribery.
Meticulously maintain records of all collected and analysed data.
Promptly escalate any concerns or irregularities to the KYC Manager.
Proactively assist the KYC Manager with ongoing projects and fulfil any adhoc requests.

Desired Skills & Experience

Attention to detail, highly organised, and a strong critical thinking mind.
Selfstarter with the ability to work independently, manage workload effectively, prioritize tasks, and consistently deliver highquality work within deadlines.
Team player with a collaborative spirit who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in Spanish or another European language is an advantage. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills for daytoday contractual correspondence.
A minimum of 23 years of relevant experience in a similar KYC role within a trading house or financial services firm.
Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Business, Law, or a related field.
Uptodate knowledge of regulatory obligations concerning money laundering and financial crime risks.
CAMS, ICA, or equivalent KYC certification is a plus.

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