Sr. KYC Analyst

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Overview

The Senior KYC Analyst is responsible for supporting Lines of Business in the execution of AML/KYC requirements across onboarding, periodic, and event driven reviews. The role involves performing detailed reviews of client information and documentation, including complex and high risk cases, while supporting KYC Analysts with subject matter expertise and guidance to ensure consistent, high quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information and supporting documentation from internal and external sources
• Work alongside Relationship Managers and client facing teams to obtain documentation required to meet KYC requirements directly from clients
• Review information and documentation received to ensure compliance with Northern Trust AML/KYC policies and procedures
• Validate information within the KYC system of record and ensure Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is fully complete and accurate
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high risk clients, including Politically Exposed Person (PEP) analysis and completion of relevant EDD forms
• Analyse complex ownership structures to determine risk exposure and applicable jurisdictional KYC requirements
• Work with Second Line of Defence (2LOD) and the KYC Centre of Excellence (CoE) / Program Management teams regarding policy or procedural questions
• Ensure follow ups are performed in a timely manner to complete KYC within required deadlines and meet KRI / KPI targets
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress and outstanding requirements
• Support KYC Analysts with complex KYC queries to minimise outreach to external teams
• Attend and participate in regular AML awareness training sessions to support the quality and consistency of deliverables

Qualifications

• A college or university degree and/or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Prior experience in an AML/KYC function
• Experience analysing complex ownership structures to determine risk exposure and jurisdiction specific KYC requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player with strong time management skills
• Proven experience being an effective communicator with stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role, including Critical Skills Employment Permits, General Employment Permits, Intra Company Transfer Employment Permits, Stamp 1G permissions, and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

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