EDD/KYC/KYB Review Analyst - Spain

Responsibilities:

• Supporting EDD, KYC and KYB Reviews: Conduct comprehensive reviews for high-risk customers. Assess high-risk customer transaction activities and ensure they align with the business's nature;
• Conduct risk assessments on new and existing customers to ensure compliance with standards;
• Serve as an escalation point for issues and collaborate with the global compliance ops team to address identified risks;
• Provide AML/CFT subject matter expertise to the team and implement this knowledge into practices;
• Be responsible for drafting documentation, including policies, procedures, guidance, training materials, and impact assessments/analysis;
• Assist in internal, external, regulatory, and AML audits and reviews, ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant standards;
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, providing a global perspective on how sanctions requirements and controls are embedded within business operations;
• Stay current on global EDD standards such as FATF, and local rules in the regions where the company operates.

Requirements:

• Native Spanish and fluent English is a must;
• At least 3 years experience in a corporate onboarding role with substantial knowledge of relevant rules and regulations and the day-to-day compliance affairs;
• Knowledge of multiple client types (E.g: Non-Operating/Asset Holding Companies, Funds, Partnerships, Segregated Portfolio Companies, Trusts); and multiple EEA jurisdictions;
• Experience in reviewing AML Policies and Procedures and identifying control gaps;
• Good knowledge of Virtual Asset Service Providers business types;
• Experience handling reviews of high risk and complex KYB cases as well as conducting reviews of Financial Institutions and Broker clients profiles;
• Possesses strong time management, organisational and relationship building skills;
• Adaptable in an evolving and fast-moving environment;
• Good knowledge on provisions of local laws, directives, regulations and otherwise standards applicable to subject persons;
• Good knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies is a strong plus.