Senior KYC Analyst - Onboarding

As a Senior KYC Analyst - Onboarding at Ebury, your key responsibilities include conducting thorough anti-financial crime checks, performing extensive CDD and EDD on corporate clients, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. You'll also engage with clients directly, identify financial crime risks, manage onboarding cases, and suggest enhancements to the existing processes to optimize efficiency.

To be considered for the Senior KYC Analyst - Onboarding position at Ebury, you should hold 2-3 years of experience in conducting CDD and EDD in the financial services sector, particularly with complex client segments. Fluency in English and Greek, advanced knowledge of financial crime typologies, and the ability to work under pressure are also essential qualifications.

Ebury meticulously ensures compliance during the onboarding process by performing rigorous financial crime checks and conducting comprehensive due diligence tailored for corporate clients. This includes identifying complex ownership structures and transaction patterns while adhering to legal and internal regulatory standards.

At Ebury, you can expect a vibrant and collaborative work environment that promotes inclusion and teamwork. Our hybrid model allows for a mix of office and remote work, ensuring flexibility while fostering a strong sense of community among our 1700+ diverse staff located worldwide.

Ebury prioritizes the professional growth of its employees, offering various opportunities for career advancement within the organization. As a Senior KYC Analyst - Onboarding, you’ll be encouraged to enhance your skills, participate in training sessions, and collaborate on cross-departmental projects to broaden your expertise and impact.

When answering this question, detail specific examples of your past roles where you've implemented CDD and EDD procedures. Highlight your experience identifying risk factors and how you effectively managed client information to ensure compliance. Be sure to mention any tools or systems you utilized in this process.

Discuss your approach to identifying red flags, focusing on your experience with financial crime typologies. Provide examples of situations where you've successfully recognized risks and the steps you took to escalate concerns. Show your ability to stay organized and thorough during this critical evaluation phase.

Share a relevant scenario where you faced a risk-based decision, explaining your decision-making process, the factors you considered, and the outcome of your choice. Emphasize your analytical skills and critical thinking, demonstrating your ability to weigh risks effectively.

For this question, detail your strategies for prioritization, such as using task management tools or setting deadlines. Discuss how you assess the urgency of each case and how you remain flexible to adapt as new information emerges.

Mention specific tools and systems you've worked with that are relevant to KYC processes. Highlight your proficiency with databases, reporting tools, and compliance software, and how these tools have improved your workflow or client onboarding experiences.

Describe your proactive approach to continuous learning, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, participating in webinars, or attending conferences. Explain how you apply this knowledge to your role to keep Ebury compliant with evolving regulations.

Illustrate past experiences in which you had to communicate KYC requirements effectively to clients. Emphasize your communication skills and ability to simplify complex regulations, ensuring clients understand their obligations for a smooth onboarding process.

Use this question to narrate a specific challenge you encountered in the onboarding process, outlining the steps you took to address it. Highlight your problem-solving abilities and resilience in finding solutions that met both client needs and regulatory standards.

In your response, tie in your skills, experience, and values to Ebury’s mission and culture. Discuss what you bring to the table that aligns with Ebury's goals, showcasing your commitment to professional growth and passion for combating financial crime.

Explain your approach to handling difficult clients, emphasizing your communication and negotiation skills. Discuss strategies such as remaining calm, empathizing with their concerns, and finding solutions that help meet both compliance requirements and client expectations.