Know Your Customer (KYC) Analyst

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Our client, a Karachi-based, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI), seeks to appoint an experienced professional for the following role:

As a KYC Analyst, you will play a key role in conducting end-to-end customer due diligence for new and existing clients

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• KYC & Customer Due Diligence Execution - Perform KYC reviews for new and existing clients, ensuring compliance with SBP regulations and internal AML, CDD, and EDD guidelines
• Identity & Document Verification - Review and verify customer documentation using internal systems and third-party tools, including identity documents, business records, and beneficial ownership details
• Onboarding Workflow Monitoring - Track and manage customer onboarding queues to ensure prompt resolution of cases and a smooth user experience
• Discrepancy & Risk Escalation - Identify irregularities, incomplete files, or potentially suspicious information and escalate cases to Compliance and Risk teams for further review
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Customer Support teams to resolve onboarding issues and enhance process efficiency
• Recordkeeping & Data Integrity - Maintain accurate documentation and ensure high data quality within the KYC platform for audit and regulatory purposes
• Regulatory Awareness & Process Improvement - Stay informed on relevant regulatory updates (e.g., AML, FATF, GDPR) and contribute to the evolution of internal KYC procedures and checklists

Education

• Minimum 16 years of education, preferably, Masters from a renowned and HEC recognized university or institution/equivalent foreign degree holder institution, in any/or combination of the disciplines.

Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience, preferably in a large national/multinational organization with at least 1-2 years of related functional experience in a similar role at an equivalent position
• KYC & Onboarding Experience - 1-2 years of hands-on experience in KYC, AML, or customer onboarding functions, ideally within financial services or fintech environments
• Due Diligence Familiarity - Working knowledge of CDD and EDD processes, including customer risk scoring, document verification, and data validation
• Regulatory Framework Understanding - Awareness of applicable laws and guidelines such as AML/CFT, FATF recommendations, and data protection (GDPR/local equivalents)
• Tools & Systems Proficiency - Experience using KYC screening platforms, onboarding tools, and basic proficiency in Excel and other office productivity tools

Key Requirements

• Attention to Detail - Meticulous approach to document review and data handling, with the ability to detect red flags or inconsistencies
• Time Management & Efficiency - Capable of managing multiple onboarding cases while maintaining quality and accuracy under tight deadlines
• Communication & Collaboration - Strong interpersonal and documentation skills with a team-oriented mindset and ability to interact with internal stakeholders
• Compliance Orientation - A strong sense of integrity and commitment to upholding regulatory standards and organizational risk policies

Age

The candidate should preferably be not more than 33 years of age as of last date of submission of application.

If you have the required experience and educational qualification to take up the challenging role, you are requested to apply by July 03, 2025 at http://jobs.hrs-int.com/


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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