KYB Specialist

Job summary

We are looking for a KYB Specialist to join our KYB team, a part of Risk & Verification department. In this role, you will be responsible for performing customer due diligence on potential and existing business customers, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and PayDo internal policies and procedures. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional with a strong interest in the KYB and financial crimes prevention areas, who can navigate complex regulatory requirements and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and customers. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where compliance is a key, and your expertise will be valued and supported

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position and background in KYC/KYB & onboarding of business customers
• Advanced level of English
• Previous Banking or Fintech experience
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements for licensed financial institutions in the field of customer due diligence process and AML/CTF prevention (EU, UK, Canadian legislation)
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail, and strong research skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Will be a plus

• Relevant compliance certification: ACAMS, ICA
• Legal education
• Working experience with crypto/gambling/e-commerce merchants
• Experience with UK FCA regulatory requirements
• Experience with Canadian MSBs

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer due diligence of potential and existing business customers (KYB verifications)
• Review and analyse provided information using internal and external tools in order to assess risks and decide on the further steps that should be taken
• Perform business customers risk assessments
• Perform business customers screening against PEPs, sanctions and adverse media lists
• Conduct in-depth review of business customers activity and provided information, identifying red flags and potentially suspicious activity
• Ensure all documents submitted are updated and in line with internal policies and risk appetite
• Prepare internal customer assessments and reports
• Be open to perform other responsibilities associated with the position: implement updates in the internal documentations following regulatory updates, etc.