KYC Analyst

Department

The KYC Center situated in Rotterdam, is part of the Operations Department, supporting all sales offices with the implementation of all know your client (KYC) related regulation and detecting financial crime. The KYC Center will provide advice and leadership in order to ensure that the global set standards on policies are properly embedded and communicated. The KYC Center supports all end-to-end customer due diligence (CDD) processes, from identification and verification , gathering documentation, conducting risk assessments and customer screening to setting up the client files. They will also provide content expertise on the implementation of various KYC-related laws & policies that require content advice and ensure the alignment with the other lines of defence. In addition to these activities the KYC Center develops in collaboration with Compliance best practice working instructions and provides training to relevant staff.

Position & Requirements

The KYC analyst is appropriately assessing risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Robeco, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations and Robeco policies. The KYC analyst is applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. This role requires experience in operating in a global and complex environment, knowledge of the regulatory landscape and the KYC/AML domain in particular. It combines a client focused attitude with analytical skills. We expect the KYC analyst to build strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders like Sales, Compliance and Legal. As KYC analyst you will have the following responsibilities:
• Performing the due diligence on new and existing clients by making an analytical risk assessment on accuracy, completeness and validity by using various sources of information.
• Reaching out to clients for KYC information and explain rules, regulations and Robeco KYC policies
• Understanding the various distribution channels of Robeco and how to ensure compliance with KYC requirements
• Updating client profiles and KYC applications according to our KYC policies and procedures
• Continuously seek to improve and streamline the KYC process, including automating and creating efficiencies in the operational KYC process
• In close collaboration with Compliance support the gap assessment of revised policies/procedures and in updating the KYC work instructions
• Cooperate with Compliance and other stakeholders on several Projects
• Support and coaching of the junior KYC analysts in the KYC Center
• Working together with sales on client due diligence cases that are complicated or cannot be solved in time
• Executing client onboardings, periodic and event driven reviews (PEP, UBO, adverse news) and transaction monitoring with support of external databases
• Executing Due Diligence Questionnaire request from partners
• Supporting with training and awareness activities for Sales teams

Required knowledge skills:
• University degree and 5 to 10 years of relevant working experience
• Knowledge of asset management and distribution within an institutional setting
• Comprehensive understanding of complex global company structures
• Proficient in legal and compliance matters, particularly related to CDD, KYD, and AML
• Familiarity with AML and CTF frameworks
• Experience with AML monitoring and screening processes
• Expertise in due diligence and enhanced due diligence procedures, including advanced research techniques using the Internet, public websites, and third-party repositories
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with other departments
• Team player attitude, supporting colleagues when necessary
• Experience working in an international/global environment with exposure to multiple cultures and languages

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. An assessment and integrity test may be used in the selection procedure.

Robeco Recruiting Team