KYC/Onboarding Analyst

Ebury is a global fintech firm dedicated to empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions. Since our founding in 2009, we’ve grown to a diverse team of over 1,700 professionals across 40+ offices and 29+ markets worldwide. Joining Ebury means becoming part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of cross-border finance, while advancing your own career in a dynamic, high-growth industry.Onboarding Analyst (Maternity cover)KYC Onboarding teamEbury Brussels Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per weekEbury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector. Ebury is a Global FinTech: we apply new technologies to enhance and automate financial services and processes. This allows small and medium-sized businesses to trade and transact internationally by eliminating boundaries related to more traditional procedures.Founded in 2009, we are now positioned among the fastest-growing companies in the sector. Headquartered in London, we have more than 1800 staff covering over 50 nationalities (and counting!) working across more than 29 offices worldwide and serving more than 45,000 clients every day. Growing Business of the Year 2019: Larger Company (Turnover £50m+) and Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies (which we have been awarded twice: 2017 and 2019!).Ebury has high standards when it comes to working with clients. We need to make sure that the clients we serve and the transactions we carry out respect all the legal, regulatory and ethical standards. This means that when we onboard a client, we need to perform a very important screening on the prospect and the transactions this client would like to do via us. And this is where you come in!Role PurposeThe Analyst is responsible for conducting the onboarding review in line with current policy to ensure all Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements are fulfilled. You will play a vital role together with the sales team to provide a smooth onboarding experience while making sure that our legal and compliance requirements are met.Key ResponsibilitiesSafeguarding Ebury, our existing Clients and prospective Client relationships from financial crime risk—including money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption, fraud, sanctions risk, tax evasion, and reputational risk. Performing anti-financial crime checks as part of the Ebury Onboarding process for corporate clients in compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory, and internal requirements. Comprehensive Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks for corporate clients, including the KYC process, identification and analysis of complex ownership structures, financial statements, and transaction patterns. CDD/EDD analysis across all types of legal entities and business sectors in a variety of jurisdictions with an emphasis on local clients. Identification of red flags and exposure to financial crime risk, including escalation to Compliance and Senior Management where required. Identifying opportunities for improvement within the onboarding process. Communicate the status of tasks to colleagues, supervisors, and managers, and escalate problems swiftly, as needed, and manage caseload throughout the end-to-end process in a timely manner. RequirementsFluency in French and English. Dutch knowledge is a bonus! Minimum 1-2 years of experience conducting CDD and EDD with corporate, complex client segments like Charities, CSP’s, public limited companies, and private individuals. Highly organised, with the ability to work independently to deadlines, multi-task, and prioritise and re-prioritise workload as needed. Advanced knowledge of red flags and financial crime typologies relevant to the payments and FX space. Proactivity with the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, versatile, and high-pressure environment. Effective critical thinking skills, with the ability to find solutions to problems and pay attention to detail. Adaptable, with the ability to cope with changing products, processes, and procedures. Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!You can also connect with me on LinkedIn - Freddie MugridgeAbout UsEbury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 29 markets worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Vancouver to Auckland, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector.At Ebury, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We’re proud to have active employee networks and ESG initiatives that reflect our inclusive culture, including our Women’s Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, and Veterans Network. These communities provide spaces for connection, mentorship, advocacy, and collaboration across our global teams.We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.