We are seeking an experienced Analyst & Consultant with expertise in AML/KYC, client due diligence, and transaction monitoring. The role involves onboarding and periodic reviews, handling high-risk cases, performing enhanced due diligence, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field;
• Must have 3-7 years of relevant experience in AML/KYC, client due diligence, or financial crime compliance;
• Must have strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulatory requirements and industry practices;
• Must have hands-on experience with client onboarding, periodic reviews, and enhanced due diligence (EDD);
• Proficiency in research and verification using internal and external databases;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to handle complex compliance cases.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Exposure to sanctions screening and transaction monitoring tools;
• Familiarity with Source of Wealth (SoW) assessments and methodologies;
• Experience handling politically exposed persons (PEPs) and high-risk client profiles;
• Knowledge of fraud indicators and investigation techniques;
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support forensic/compliance projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence during onboarding and periodic reviews to meet AML/KYC standards;
• Validate and verify client information through research and database checks;
• Identify and escalate politically exposed persons (PEPs) and medium- to high-risk clients;
• Perform enhanced due diligence for higher-risk customers, resolving complex compliance cases;
• Review Source of Wealth and address regulatory gaps to meet required standards;
• Support the Compliance team by assessing sanctions alerts and investigating transaction monitoring alerts;
• Document rationale for alert escalation or dismissal in line with regulatory expectations;
• Keep up-to-date with evolving AML/KYC regulations and financial crime frameworks;
• Co-lead initiatives to improve quality and efficiency within forensic and compliance operations.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Sarah Sevilla at sarah.s@sciente.com quoting the job title.