KYC Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the KYC analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for dedicated and robust specialist KYC expertise for the KYC Refresh process in particular to our western European Coverage colleagues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Prior KYC experience
• Understanding of different types of businesses money service business, manufacturing, financial services companies, professional service providers, private companies, publicly traded
• Prior experience in KYC or onboarding in a broker or investment bank environment
• Eagerness to learn and to keep abreast of AML/KYC latest issues and requirements
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Mandarin, Cantonese
• Knowledge of the US Regulations
• KYC / CIP / Money Laundering coursework / certification
• Previous Private Banking work experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of KYC analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for focused training and coaching support in KYC methodology and best practice to drive “Right First Time” performance, improve standards and increase awareness throughout the KYC teams.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience reading and translating Portuguese public records
• Knowledge of the wide range, and complex variety, of fund/corporate structures is an advantage
• Analytical skills in respect of a wide variety client types, financial institutions, quoted companies, private companies, hedge funds, funds
• Proven track record working in business analysis/project manager/project management office roles to deliver quality analysis and drive governance and control of change delivery
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills and able to bring across complex messages clearly and succinctly
• Experience of working on large and complex business projects, programmes or portfolios, ideally within the Financial Services industry
• An implicit understanding of how to handle sensitive information
• Provide dedicated and robust specialist KYC expertise for the Standard KYC Refresh process in particular to our Client Service Manager teams

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the KYC analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice and interpretation on specific KYC compliance policies, procedures and topics, considering both the spirit and intent of applicable law.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of the requirements, laws, regulations related to the KYC laws and regulations applicable to US Financial Institutions and experience with KYC related tasks
• Some familiarity with external databases such as Lexis-Nexis, World-Check, Dow Jones Factiva
• Good analytical skills and researching on internet
• Demonstrate awareness of the 3rd European Money Laundering Directive and any local regulatory directives or requirements where he or she will face such JMLSG UK Guidance notes for the prevention of money laundering
• Aware of various types of trading entities - limited, private and public companies, holding companies, hedge funds, asset managers, special purpose vehicle’s, trust’s
• Knowledge of Legal Entity Documentation types and requirements
• Implementation of KYC and Customer Due Diligence through CIP allows the bank to assess risk
• Interact internally with management to report on operational volume and capacity

In response to your job posting for KYC analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support to the lines of business so that KYC is performed in an efficient, accurate and professional manner.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Escalate cases to and work with management to address challenging identity issues
• Well-versed in recent regulatory changes, Dodd Frank and FATCA
• The team are called upon to opine and provide assistance to Front Office for complex cases and changes in procedure and policy
• Analytical approach with high "attention to detail"
• Excellent understanding of KYC / AML
• Good level understanding of Barclays Corporate systems such as Gateway
• Operational reference data environment
• Current need REQUIRES written and verbal fluency in Portuguese Language for the Latin American team

Please consider me for the KYC analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for and training and coaching support in KYC methodology to increase awareness throughout the KYC & QC Team to enhance RFT and QA performance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Use a detailed and thorough understanding of the Corporate Bank’s KYC policy & requirements to collect and analyse KYC information that has been provided by Clients or sourced from the public domain
• Use expert KYC knowledge to analyse KYC information for a broad range of Corporate Clients, including a wide variety of specialist industry sectors and various unique/bespoke projects
• Take responsibility for maintaining a high standard of accurate, up-to date client information during all stages of the Client relationship, in order to protect the Bank and our Clients from financial crime
• Use strong problem solving and team working skills to resolve complex, high-priority cases, while ensuring the Bank’s regulatory requirements are always met
• Work closely with other KYC Managers and the UK Outreach Team to support KYC Leadership in delivering an outstanding performance across the team, demonstrating excellent behaviours and positively embracing and contributing to the KYC change programme
• Support and advise our Client Service Manager teams on all matters relating to KYC refresh, enhancing and developing their knowledge base
• In depth knowledge of Global KYC policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of operational risk requirements and standards applicable to the relevant processes and procedures