About Zenus

Zenus’ mission is to facilitate banking beyond borders. Operating in over 180 countries, we enable people and businesses to open a US bank account online without the need to be a US citizen, resident, or company registered in the US—opening up the security, stability, and freedom of US banking to the world.   

Our state-of-the-art technology, exclusive partnerships, and proprietary processes are now available via our embedded banking services, enabling other businesses to create new financial service experiences for their customers.   

Our diverse and inclusive team is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has presence the US, Central and South America.  

About the role

A KYC Analyst primarily reviews documentation for new customer accounts, evaluates high-risk accounts and analyses new costumer processes and policies.

As KYC Analyst, you will also analyze retail accounts that were escalated by Zenus onboarding platform for possible matches for watch list such as SDN, SSI, PEP, financial crimes list and considered high-risk according to the CDD risk assessment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for onboarding retail and commercial accounts. 
• Prepare an enhanced due diligence report for high-risk customers.
• Escalate watch list true matches and high-risk customers to the KYC Assistant- Compliance Officer and KYC Compliance Officer.
• Review and validate that established account have submitted documents required after onboarding. 
• Analyze commercial accounts and prepare an enhanced due diligence report. 
• Escalate commercial accounts to the Senior KYC Analyst and Assistant-Compliance Officer for approval.
• Analyze the Wolfberg principle questionnaire and validate due diligence of financial institutions and non-bank financial institutions.
• Escalate financial institutions and non-bank financial institutions to the Senior Analyst and Assistant-Compliance Officer for enhanced due diligence.

Skills

• Business flair and marketing expertise
• Understanding in risk management
• Strong report analysis
• Excellent communication; both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy under pressure situations
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Good planning and time management

What do you need for this role:

• One (1) or more years of experience working with CIP, DD, OFAC, and EDD with retail and commercial accounts or a bachelor’s degree in science or arts. Education may substitute one year of experience in an international financial institution. 
• Effective team player, able to work with people of all levels and build strong relationships.
• Proficiency in English.

Zenus Bank International Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available at: https://bit.ly/3UNWM4W

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