KYC Analyst

Financial Analyst (KYC) x 10 – Contract – Remote – $40.00 - $49.0/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Our client is seeking a Financial Analyst (KYC) x 10 for Remote Opportunity.

Role Description

• Analyze member and business information to assess risk, identify potential concerns, and support informed onboarding and account maintenance decisions.

• Review organizational structures, beneficial ownership information, business activities, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and compliance.

• Develop and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to obtain additional documentation or clarification necessary to complete reviews.

• Evaluate member responses and supporting evidence to determine sufficiency and identify when additional escalation or review is warranted.

• Document review findings, risk assessments, and recommendations in a clear, accurate, and audit-defensible manner.

• Apply risk-based decision making when evaluating businesses, ownership structures, industry classifications, and customer activity profiles.

• Monitor assigned work queues and manage reviews within established service level agreements (SLAs), quality standards, and regulatory timelines.

• Collaborate with Advisory, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Business Services, and other business partners to resolve onboarding and risk-related concerns.

• Identify trends, process improvement opportunities, and emerging risks and provide recommendations to leadership to enhance operational effectiveness.

• Support implementation of new KYC procedures, workflow enhancements, testing efforts, job aids, and operational initiatives.

• Maintain current knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, FinCEN guidance, Customer Identification Program (CIP), Customer Due Diligence (CDD) requirements, and industry best practices.

Skills & Requirements

• 1-5 years exp

• KYC, AML, BSA, OFAC, Compliance, Fraud, or Risk Management experience

• Experience performing CDD, EDD, CIP, or onboarding reviews

• Experience reviewing business entities, ownership structures, and beneficial ownership documentation

• Strong investigative, analytical, and risk assessment skills

• Experience documenting findings and writing case notes

• Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

• Strong communication and Microsoft Office skills

• Banking, credit union, or financial services experience

• KYC/CDD/EDD subject matter expertise

• OFAC and sanctions screening experience

• Adverse media research experience

• Case management and financial crimes monitoring tools

• CAMS, ACAMS, CRCM, or CAFP certification

• Experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Financial Crimes, Fraud Operations, Risk Management, Banking Operations, or related operational functions.

• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills.

• Ability to review and interpret complex documentation, ownership structures, and member information.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make risk-based decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Simplified • • Due Diligence (SDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Customer Identification Program (CIP), and Beneficial Ownership requirements.

• Knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, OFAC sanctions requirements, and financial crimes risk management practices.

• Experience conducting onboarding reviews, risk assessments, periodic reviews, or ongoing due diligence activities.

• Experience analyzing personal and business account documentation, legal entity structures, and ownership hierarchies.

• Experience preparing Requests for Information (RFIs) and resolving documentation deficiencies.

• Experience working with case management, onboarding, compliance, or financial crimes monitoring systems.

• Familiarity with adverse media research, sanctions screening, and risk-based review methodologies.

• Ability to identify trends, recommend process improvements, and support operational efficiency initiatives.

• Relevant certifications such as CAMS, CAFP, CRCM, or ACAMS Certification preferred

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’. We also believe that actions speak louder than words. In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

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