Junior Analyst - Monitoring

Role Overview: As a KYC Specialist at Blue Umbrella, your primary responsibility will be to review and conduct Level 1 review of alerts generated from sanctions, blacklist, and watch lists screening of client related names. You will be responsible for identifying hits that require further research and escalate potential adverse findings to the Lead KYC Specialist for further action. Daily tasks will include performing control reconciliation functions to ensure all hits are addressed and escalated in a timely manner. It is essential to ensure strict adherence to policies and procedures on a daily basis and provide evidence of compliance. Developing a comprehensive understanding of AML/OFAC requirements and implications will be crucial for this role. Additionally, staying informed about regulatory changes and AML-related news, especially sanctions-related developments, is imperative. Key Responsibilities: - Review and conduct Level 1 review of alerts from sanctions, blacklist, and watch lists screening - Identify hits requiring additional research and escalate potential adverse findings to the Lead KYC Specialist - Perform control reconciliation functions to address and escalate all hits promptly - Adhere to policies and procedures daily, providing evidence of compliance - Develop an understanding of AML/OFAC requirements and implications - Stay updated on regulatory changes and AML-related news, particularly sanctions-related developments - Proactively review your work and seek feedback from management for personal development - Seek new challenges and responsibilities actively - Demonstrate strong communication skills within and across teams - Resolve issues professionally and constructively in a timely manner - Support team and business goals as directed by a supervisor - Understand client concerns and requirements thoroughly - Enforce the implementation of processes, standards, and values of Blue Umbrella outlined in training and policies Qualifications Required: - Strong interest in personal development and proactive approach to seeking feedback - Excellent communication skills for effective interaction within and outside the team - Ability to understand and support team and business goals - Firm grasp of client concerns and requirements - Compliance with processes, standards, and values of Blue Umbrella as outlined in training and policies (Note: The additional recruitment scam alert information has been omitted from the Job Description as it is not directly related to the role responsibilities.),