KYC analyst

Department

The KYC Center based in Rotterdam is part of Robecos Operations Department and supports all global sales offices in implementing Know Your Client (KYC) regulations and preventing financial crime. The KYC Center ensures that global standards and policies are consistently embedded and communicated across the organization.

The team manages end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes including client identification and verification documentation gathering risk assessments and client file setup. Additionally the KYC Center provides expertise on Mifid II Know your assets KYC/AML regulatory requirements aligns with other lines of defence develops best practice procedures in collaboration with Compliance and delivers training and awareness sessions to relevant teams.

Position & Requirements

As a Senior KYC Analyst you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Robecos adherence to KYC/AML and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions with a particular focus on Luxembourg. You will act as a bridge between operational execution compliance oversight and business priorities driving both regulatory excellence and process efficiency.

This position requires a strong understanding of the Luxembourg regulatory environment proven project management and stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate complex projects requirements timelines and expectations. You are also expected to understand Robecos strategic objectives and translate them into actionable steps within the KYC process ensuring compliance supports the firms broader business goals.

You will be responsible for:

• Perform and review Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients ensuring accuracy completeness and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Lead or support complex onboarding and periodic review cases including those involving Luxembourg TA account openings fund structures and cross-border relationships.
• Act as the first point of escalation for complex or time-sensitive KYC matters collaborating with J.P. Morgan TA to resolve bottlenecks align due diligence expectations and prevent onboarding delays.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Luxembourg KYC/AML regulations fund distribution models and KYD obligations providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with Sales Legal Compliance Client Services and Customers ensuring transparent communication and consistent understanding of KYC requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Compliance to assess interpret and implement new or revised AML/KYC policies and ensure proper embedding within business operations.
• Support the Customer Committee (CC) and other governance forums through preparation of client risk assessments decision materials and recommendations.
• Identify and implement pragmatic solutions and workarounds that balance regulatory obligations with business needs while maintaining compliance integrity and a strong customer focus.
• Proactively analyze recurring issues propose and drive process and system improvements and coordinate implementation with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead or support KYC process improvement and system enhancement projects ensuring clear project ownership stakeholder alignment and follow-up.
• Maintain a solution-oriented mindset seeking ways to improve turnaround times remove inefficiencies and enhance cross-department collaboration.
• Support internal audits external reviews and regulatory inquiries ensuring readiness accuracy and consistency in documentation and responses. Ensure Robecos KYC practices remain risk-based scalable and aligned with regulatory expectations and strategic priorities.
• Execute Business-as-Usual (BaU) tasks such as Due Diligence Questionnaires transaction monitoring and ad hoc projects.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members promoting ownership analytical thinking and a high standard of quality across the team.
• Foster a collaborative professional and proactive working culture that supports Robecos leadership and integrity values.

Required knowledge skills:

• University degree and 7 to 10 years of relevant working experience
• In-depth knowledge of Luxembourg financial regulations and fund structures particularly in asset management or fund distribution.
• Demonstrated experience in project management process optimization and system implementation.
• Deep understanding of global corporate structures beneficial ownership and enhanced due diligence.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with AML monitoring sanctions screening and regulatory reporting tools.
• Customer and solution oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced international environment.
• Demonstrates a proactive team-oriented mindset supporting colleagues sharing expertise and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Proven experience in an international and multicultural environment
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other European languages is an advantage.

Offer

We offer an impactful role within an organization that is expanding globally flexible working and stimulates personal development. For this position you will be stationed at our Rotterdam office. For more information please contact Megha Anand.

Robeco Recruiting Team