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KYC Analyst
@ DueDiligence Valens
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
DueDiligence Valens, a specialist recruitment consultancy for AML and financial crime compliance, is hiring a full-time KYC Analyst for banks, fintechs and investment firms. The role runs end-to-end KYC reviews, CDD and EDD, and sanctions and PEP screening for retail, corporate and institutional clients. The posting asks for 2 to 7 years of KYC or financial crime experience and a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities:
- End-to-end KYC reviews for new and existing clients
- Analysis of customer documentation and ownership structures
- CDD and EDD in line with policy and regulation
- Sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening
- Escalation of discrepancies and red flags
Requirements summary:
- 2 to 7 years in KYC or financial crime
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, law or related field
- Globally recognized KYC certification
- Knowledge of FATF, EU AML and local AML regulations
- Familiarity with risk rating and sanctions screening
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Finance, Business, Law |
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DueDiligence Valens
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
We are a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting top-tier compliance professionals with leading financial institutions worldwide. Focusing on AML, KYC, and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) domains, we ensure high-integrity talent sourcing for banks, fintechs, and investment firms.
Responsibilities
Conduct end-to-end Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for both new client onboarding and existing customers, across retail, corporate, and institutional segments.
Perform detailed analysis of customer documentation and data to verify identity, ownership structure, and assess customer risk profiles.
Execute Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in line with internal policies and regulatory standards.
Conduct comprehensive sanction screening, including PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) checks, adverse media, and watchlist screening using industry-standard tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones).
Identify discrepancies, incomplete KYC information, or potential red flags, and escalate to the compliance or risk management team as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field including globally recognized KYC certifications.
2–7 years of experience in a KYC, or financial crime role.
Strong understanding of global KYC regulations (e.g., FATF, EU AML directives, local AML acts).
Familiarity with risk rating models, sanctions screening, and PEP identification.
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