KYC Onboarding Analyst

Ebury São Paulo Office - Hybrid - 4 days of the week in the office

Our analysts are responsible for conducting the onboarding review in line with current policy to ensure all Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements are fulfilled. You will play a vital role together with the sales team to provide a smooth onboarding experience while making sure that our legal and compliance requirements are met.

What you’ll do

• Safeguarding Ebury, our existing Clients and prospective Client relationships from financial crime risk - including money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption, fraud, sanctions risk, tax evasion and reputational risk;
• Performing anti-financial crime checks as part of the Ebury Onboarding process for corporate clients in compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and internal requirements;
• Comprehensive CDD and EDD checks for corporate clients, including the KYC process, identification and analysis of complex ownership structures, financial statements and transaction patterns;
• CDD/EDD analysis across all types of legal entities and business sectors in a variety of jurisdictions with an emphasis on local clients;
• Presentation of Ebury’s onboarding requirements to clients in a clear and compliant manner;
• Identification of red flags and exposure to financial crime risk, including escalation to Compliance and Senior Management where required;
• Making risk-based decisions to onboard or reject applications;
• Efficient management of a personal portfolio of onboarding cases;
• Proactive follow-up with clients and sales representatives to ensure timely completion of onboarding analysis;
• Documenting client files in a structured format compliant with internal requirements;
• Identifying opportunities for improvement within the onboarding process;
• Assist in preparation and management of data and information required for internal and external audits;
• Support ad-hoc projects within the department and wider business as required;
• Validation of checks carried out by other members of the team;
• Support in training delivery;
• Supporting the Supervisor with team management responsibilities.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 1 year of experience conducting CDD and EDD with individuals and corporate, complex client segments including Trust & Corporate Service Providers, Non Governmental Organizations and Charities, MIFID and Funds in Brazil and/or LATAM;
• Fluency in English/Portuguese or other languages;
• Knowledge of red flags and financial crime typologies relevant to the payments and FX space;
• Proactive, with the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment;
• Highly organized, with the ability to work to deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize and re-prioritize workload as needed;
• Diligent, with excellent attention to detail;
• Effective critical thinking skills, with the ability to find solutions to problems independently;
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal including working alongside the Front Office;
• Co-operative, and comfortable working in a team environment, including remote teams;
• Curious and engaged, who takes ownership of their own learning journey by asking questions and seeking out new information;
• Adaptable, with the ability to cope with changing products, processes and procedures;
• Motivated and driven, with a desire to make Ebury a success;
• Experience of direct client contact within financial services is a plus

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!

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