KYC Analyst

High-Level Job Overview

The KYC Analyst supports the annual Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process for an energy trading firm by collecting, validating, and documenting customer and counterparty information in accordance with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and risk-based due diligence standards. This role partners closely with Commercial, Credit, Trading Operations, Legal/Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure timely completion of periodic reviews, accurate customer records, and clear audit-ready documentation. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, comfort working with deadlines and data, and an interest in financial crime prevention and counterparty risk within commodity/energy markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with annual KYC refresh / periodic review activities for customers, counterparties, and vendors (as applicable).
• Request, collect, and review KYC documentation (e.g., corporate formation documents, ownership structure, tax forms, authorized signers).
• Perform customer identity and entity verification, including screening for sanctions, adverse media, PEPs, and watchlists using approved tools.
• Validate beneficial ownership, control persons, and key principals; escalate discrepancies and higher-risk findings to senior analysts or Compliance.
• Maintain accurate KYC profiles in internal systems (CRM/KYC platforms), ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Track case status, follow up on outstanding items, and support reporting for completion metrics and upcoming renewals.
• Apply risk-based procedures and internal standards to classify counterparties (e.g., risk tiers) and recommend next steps.
• Support internal and external audit requests by retrieving evidence and summarizing review decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (checklists, templates, process documentation) to streamline annual verification cycles.
• Collaborate with front office and enabling functions to resolve exceptions and keep onboarding/refresh timelines on track.

Key Skills

Technical / Functional

• Working knowledge of KYC, customer due diligence (CDD), periodic reviews, and basic AML/financial crime concepts
• Understanding of corporate structures (LLCs, partnerships, trusts) and beneficial ownership concepts
• Familiarity with screening concepts (sanctions, watchlists, PEPs, adverse media) and case documentation standards
• Strong data management skills; ability to maintain accurate records and version-controlled documentation
• Comfort with common tools: Excel (filters, pivots), document management systems, CRM/KYC platforms

Core Competencies

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Clear written communication (professional outreach, documenting decisions and rationale)
• Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines in a high-volume annual refresh cycle
• Sound judgment, curiosity, and willingness to escalate risks or inconsistencies
• Collaborative mindset-able to work effectively with Commercial, Credit, and Compliance partners

Applicable Experience (Less Than 5 Years)

Candidates are likely to be successful with 0-4 years of experience in one or more of the following:

• KYC/AML operations, customer due diligence, client onboarding, or periodic review teams
• Counterparty risk support, credit operations, trade support, or middle office functions
• Compliance operations, regulatory documentation, or audit support roles
• Financial services, commodities/energy trading, banking, fintech, or corporate treasury environments
• Internship/co-op experience in compliance, risk, operations, or legal support

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Criminal Justice, International Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred: exposure to commodities/energy markets, counterparty onboarding, or credit/treasury workflows
• Preferred: familiarity with KYC tools and screening platforms (any equivalent systems acceptable)

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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