AML Compliance Specialist

Full–time

Posted on: 7 days ago

Role Overview:
You will be responsible for end-to-end client onboarding in line with AML/CFT regulations and internal compliance policies. This includes ensuring proper KYC verification, UBO identification, risk assessment, sanctions screening, and regulatory documentation prior to client activation. Experience in regulated financial institutions (bank, brokerage, NBFC, fintech, investment firm, regulated advisory) is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform KYC verification for individual and corporate clients.
- Validate identity documents, proof of address, and source of funds.
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and document findings.
- Identify and verify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
- Review corporate structures and ownership documentation.
- Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and PEPs.
- Perform sanctions screening (OFAC, UN, EU, HMT, etc.), PEP screening, and adverse media checks.
- Analyze screening alerts and determine true/false matches.
- Apply internal risk scoring methodology and assign risk ratings.
- Escalate high-risk cases and suspicious findings to Compliance/MLRO.
- Maintain complete, audit-ready onboarding documentation.
- Ensure adherence to AML/CFT regulations and internal compliance policies.
- Support regulatory audits and internal compliance reviews.
- Track onboarding status and maintain accurate records.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements in onboarding controls.

Qualification Required:
- Robust knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, and AML frameworks.
- Understanding of UBO identification and corporate structure analysis.
- Familiarity with sanctions and PEP screening tools.
- Ability to apply risk-based assessment methodologies.
- Proficiency in MS Office and compliance systems.

(Note: No additional details of the company were present in the provided Job Description) Role Overview:
You will be responsible for end-to-end client onboarding in line with AML/CFT regulations and internal compliance policies. This includes ensuring proper KYC verification, UBO identification, risk assessment, sanctions screening, and regulatory documentation prior to client activation. Experience in regulated financial institutions (bank, brokerage, NBFC, fintech, investment firm, regulated advisory) is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform KYC verification for individual and corporate clients.
- Validate identity documents, proof of address, and source of funds.
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and document findings.
- Identify and verify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
- Review corporate structures and ownership documentation.
- Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and PEPs.
- Perform sanctions screening (OFAC, UN, EU, HMT, etc.), PEP screening, and adverse media checks.
- Analyze screening alerts and determine true/false matches.
- Apply internal risk scoring methodology and assign risk ratings.
- Escalate high-risk cases and suspicious findings to Compliance/MLRO.
- Maintain complete, audit-ready onboarding documentation.
- Ensure adherence to AML/CFT regulations and internal compliance policies.
- Support regulatory audits and internal compliance reviews.
- Track onboarding status and maintain accurate records.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements in onboarding controls.

Qualification Required:
- Robust knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, and AML frameworks.
- Understanding of UBO identification and corporate structure analysis.
- Familiarity with sanctions and PEP screening tools.
- Ability to apply risk-based assessment methodologies.
- Proficiency in MS Office and compliance systems.

(Note: No additional details of the company were present in the provided Job Description)