KYC Analyst

🤔Who are we?

Quanteam, founding entity of RAINBOW PARTNERS, is a consulting firm specialized in Banking and Financial Services. With more than 1200 consultants across 10 countries, we combine business and IT expertise to support leading institutions in transformation projects.

Our core areas:

➡Quantitative Finance

➡Risk & Compliance

➡Operations & Finance

➡Transformation & Organization

➡ Information Systems.

🔎 We are looking for a KYC Analyst

Main Tasks

• Perform due diligence on CIB clients across low-, medium-, and high-risk files, according to the defined scope of work.
• Perform quality checks across files with different risk levels, customer profiles, and levels of complexity.
• Autonomously prepare and write KYC memos when required.
• Participate actively in key meetings with Compliance, CCO, Business, IT, Projects, and Platform Managers.
• Plan and deliver training sessions for new joiners and refresher training for existing staff, in collaboration with the KYC Academy.
• Monitor and contribute to improving team KPIs, including quality, productivity, and processing times.
• Act as backup for the Team Leader, supporting workload allocation, tracking, process gap analysis, risk identification, SOP creation, and operational dashboards.
• Identify and implement process improvements through automation, simplification, elimination of unnecessary steps, and new ways of working.
• Collaborate with Analysts, Team Leads, and IT teams to drive innovation and process improvements.
• Support a working environment focused on employee development and knowledge sharing.
• Liaise with Client Service/KYC Coordination teams and Front Office to obtain and validate information from customers.
• Develop cross-functional knowledge by being trained in at least one additional KYC area.

Main Skills & Requirements

• KYC / AML knowledge: understanding of KYC due diligence processes and risk-based approaches.
• Risk assessment: Ability to work independently on low-, medium-, and high-risk client files.
• Quality & accuracy: Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality standards.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyse complex information, identify risks, gaps, and inconsistencies.
• Communication: Strong and structured written and verbal communication skills.
• Stakeholder management: Ability to collaborate effectively with Compliance, Business, Front Office, IT, Projects, and other stakeholders.
• Training & knowledge sharing: Ability to coach colleagues, deliver training, and support new joiners.
• Process improvement: Proactive mindset towards automation, simplification, innovation, and operational efficiency.
• Leadership: Ability to support the Team Leader and contribute to team coordination and development.
• Organisation: Strong ability to manage priorities, deadlines, workload, and multiple files simultaneously.
• Adaptability & curiosity: High level of adaptability, willingness to learn, and curiosity to understand new processes and areas.
• Teamwork: Strong team-player mindset and collaborative approach.
• Data processing: Strong interest and aptitude for working with data and ensuring data accuracy.
• Stress & conflict management: Ability to remain effective when dealing with pressure, challenging situations, and conflicts.
• Technical skills: Good knowledge of Excel ; basic knowledge of VBA is an advantage.
• Educational background: Degree/background in Management, Economics, Finance, or Law .
• Professional proficiency in English

🎁 WHAT WE OFFER

• This role offers a gross annual salary between 15.000€ to 38.500€ , defined according to the candidate’s experience and competencies.
• Permanent contract (CTI).
• Meal allowance.
• Health Insurance.
• Extra holiday: Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve.
• Access to Quanteam Academy for continuous learning and certifications.
• Elevate Program to support professional development and career growth.
• Career progression plan.
• Ongoing follow-up and technical support provided by a Consultant Expert.

📍 Hybrid position based in Lisbon

🚀If you feel this opportunity is for you, send your CV and join our team!