KYC Analyst (Fixed-term - 6 months)

Recruitment context

New position created to support the KYC team in managing a growing client portfolio and accelerating file processing times. The role is fully operational from day one.

You will report to Sylvain Le François, KYC Team Lead, and work closely with Sales, Account Management, and broader Compliance teams across Europe.

The Due Diligence team (KYC + Transaction Monitoring) is made up of 20 people, with the KYC sub-team consisting of 8 analysts based across Paris, London, Bucharest, and Sofia.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify client identity documentation (KYC/KYB) for new and existing clients.
• Perform due diligence on corporate clients: financial history, business activity, ownership structure.
• Evaluate transaction behavior and assess risk classification at onboarding and during periodic reviews.
• Identify and escalate red flags or discrepancies to the Compliance team.
• Conduct quality checks on KYC files and ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Compliance, Sales, Account Management) to process files efficiently.
• Support periodic reviews and updates of client files.
• Suggest and help implement process improvements where relevant.

Key KPIs

• Quality and completeness of KYC files.
• File processing time.
• Compliance with regulatory timelines.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in KYC, compliance, or a related field (banking, fintech, insurance, notarial, or legal sectors).
• Strong attention to detail and rigor in document analysis.
• Autonomous and proactive: able to manage tasks independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Receptive to feedback and collaborative mindset; this team works closely together.
• Curious and investigative: enjoys digging into documentation and spotting inconsistencies.
• Bilingual in French and English; daily meetings and documentation are in English.

Contract & Benefits

• Contract: Fixed‑term (CDD), 6 months – full‑time.
• Start date: Ideally June 2026.
• Location: Paris – Porte Maillot.
• Remote policy: 2 days per week remote.
• Comprehensive compensation & benefits package, including:
  • Swile meal card.
  • Axa health insurance.
  • Commuter benefits (50% reimbursement).
  • RTT (extra paid days off).
  • Gymlib subscription.
  • Paid parental leave.