Job title: KYC CDD Analyst
Location: the Netherlands
About iledgends:
Iledgends is redefining financial solutions with a complete suite of tailored products and services designed to support businesses. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we provide smart financial solutions - corporate bank accounts, corporate cards, and multi-currency IBANs, to ensure seamless digital banking.
The role:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven KYC/CDD Analyst to join our 1st line onboarding team. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing and structuring the KYC requirements of a regulated financial institution and applying them with precision to prospective clients.
At iledgends, you’ll work closely with global businesses, gaining exposure to diverse transactional environments while ensuring compliance at the highest level. The ideal candidate brings:
- Strong analytical skills and a sharp eye for detail
- A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
- The ability to combine analytical expertise with innovative software solutions
If you’re passionate about safeguarding clients and business integrity while working in a dynamic and tech-driven environment, iledgends is the place for you.
Main Responsibilities:
CDD and onboarding activities:
- Performing KYC CDD analysis during the onboarding process for new clients of the company
- Communicating with our partner banks and prospective clients to ensure a smooth onboarding process
- Reviewing all relevant diligence materials (including financial statements, corporate documents, customer references, locations, company product and service offerings)
- Conduct background checks via databases, watchlists, and adverse media screening.
- Assess risk profiles using internal risk rating methodologies
- Actively supporting KYC CDD analysis in areas such as improving escalation procedures, KYC, KYB guidelines or introducing new applications and processes as well as implementing improvements
- Preparing and implementing training and further education for the business areas on the respective KYC CDD topics in addition as SME (Special Matter Expert) for the core banking domains
Ongoing monitoring:
- Periodically review customer accounts to ensure information is up to date.
- Provide assistance to Transaction Monitoring team for the execution of transaction monitoring activitiess
- Escalate red flags for further investigation by compliance teams
- Liaise with relationship managers, compliance officers, and other departments within the company.
- Communicate with clients to obtain missing or additional documentation
- Support regulatory inspections and internal audits
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years experience in the KYC fields, preferably in the payments industry
- Good understanding of company structures and beneficial ownership with respect to corporate entities
- Proficient in spoken and written English, knowledge of Dutch or another EU language is a plus
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with a broad range of colleagues
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Ability to process and correctly prioritize a consistent stream of time-sensitive requests
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency with KYC/AML software and financial crime databases
At iledgends, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth, where every team member is valued and empowered to make an impact. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of fintech!