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).