KYC Analyst

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Compliance

Job Summary

The KYC Analyst will be a part of the central Due Diligence team supporting all Vitol offices in delivering the KYC policy and related procedures and controls. This is not a typical process-driven KYC role; it requires applying a rigorous risk-based approach where analysis and judgment is valued over box-ticking. The KYC Analyst will support counterparty onboarding and respond to counterparty requests for information about Vitol. As a member of the global KYC team the KYC Analyst will have accountability for enacting Vitols KYC standards in consultation with the global KYC Manager and local Compliance team. This role offers an opportunity to support and learn about all aspects of Vitols business.

Job duties include:

Performing assigned tasks as part of on-boarding regular and event-driven review of counterparts
Conduct Sanctions PEP and Adverse Media screening in accordance with Vitol procedures and escalate accordingly
Collect and verify information and documentation obtained
Where valid reasons exist to deviate from KYC standard documentation ensure the rationale is appropriately documented and approved clearly stating identified risks and mitigating factors
Manage case load and take ownership by tracking with business owners to ensure cases complete in a timely manner
Liaise with business owners and management to clarify investigate escalate and resolve issues as they arise
Document outcomes of due diligence performed
Working together with the global Compliance team

Qualifications :

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in due diligence preferably in a similar industry or a commercially-focused environment
Demonstrable experience handling complex high-risk cases involving sophisticated corporate structures trusts or politically exposed persons (PEPs)
Strong critical reading and independent research capability
Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese are an advantage but not essential

Personal Characteristics

An investigative nature; highly responsive proactive and intellectually curious with a drive to uncover the facts
A confident self-starter with excellent organizational skills a powerful sense of ownership and the ability to deliver on priorities in a fast-paced demanding environment
A strong relationship builder with the credibility to partner with and influence front office stakeholders
Solution and results-oriented with a common-sense approach
Flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Can work independently; Effective collaboration both within a team and across the organization
Excellent attention to detail
Creativity and problem solving
Outstanding communication and relationship management skills

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Job duties include:

Performing assigned tasks as part of on-boarding regular and event-driven review of counterparts
Conduct Sanctions PEP and Adverse Media screening in accordance with Vitol procedures and escalate accordingly
Collect and verify information and documentation obtained
Where valid reasons exist to deviate from KYC standard documentation ensure the rationale is appropriately documented and approved clearly stating identified risks and mitigating factors
Manage case load and take ownership by tracking with business owners to ensure cases complete in a timely manner
Liaise with business owners and management to clarify investigate escalate and resolve issues as they arise
Document outcomes of due diligence performed
Working together with the global Compliance team

Qualifications :

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in due diligence preferably in a similar industry or a commercially-focused environment
Demonstrable experience handling complex high-risk cases involving sophisticated corporate structures trusts or politically exposed persons (PEPs)
Strong critical reading and independent research capability
Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent IT skills
Language skills in Spanish and/or Portuguese are an advantage but not essential

Personal Characteristics

An investigative nature; highly responsive proactive and intellectually curious with a drive to uncover the facts
A confident self-starter with excellent organizational skills a powerful sense of ownership and the ability to deliver on priorities in a fast-paced demanding environment
A strong relationship builder with the credibility to partner with and influence front office stakeholders
Solution and results-oriented with a common-sense approach
Flexible and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Can work independently; Effective collaboration both within a team and across the organization
Excellent attention to detail
Creativity and problem solving
Outstanding communication and relationship management skills

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

ArcGIS
Intelligence Community Experience
GIS
Python
Computer Networking
Data Collection
Intelligence Experience
R
Relational Databases
Analysis Skills
Data Management
Application Development

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About Company

Vitol

We are a leader in the energy sector with a presence across the spectrum; from oil through to power, renewables and carbon credits. Every day we use our expertise to distribute energy around the world. We source from producers, refiners and intermediaries and deliver to refineries, ut ... View more

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