Business Analyst – KYC
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Analyst with strong KYC (Know Your Customer) experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks, and experience working on KYC initiatives within financial institutions or banking environments.
Responsibilities:
Gather, document, and analyze business requirements related to KYC processes, systems, and regulatory compliance.
Work closely with compliance, legal, and operations teams to ensure requirements meet internal and external standards.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to implement KYC system enhancements or new functionality.
Analyze existing KYC processes and propose improvements for efficiency and compliance.
Conduct impact analysis and gap assessments for regulatory changes.
Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and support production rollouts.
Prepare functional specifications, process flows, and documentation.
Ensure solutions meet business needs and requirements while staying compliant with AML/KYC regulations.
Required Skills & Experience:
10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 2-3 years focused on KYC/AML domains.
Strong understanding of KYC, AML, and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes and regulations.
Experience working with KYC platforms or tools (e.g., Fenergo, Actimize, LexisNexis, etc.) is a plus.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical and functional requirements.
Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Experience with financial services, especially in banking or capital markets, is preferred.
Nice to Have:
Relevant certifications in AML/KYC (e.g., CAMS).
Experience with data mapping and business process modeling.
Experience with global regulatory standards (e.g., FATCA, FinCEN, GDPR).