LEVEL: Experienced
Unifiedpost Group is a public listed company, with its headquarters in Brussels and offices all around Europe, whose mission is to help customers simplify their business processes like invoicing, payments, financing, and identity, through smart, secure, and cloud-based digital platforms. The first Romanian office opened in Timișoara in 2009 and now, in 2021 we are a local team of over 150 software developers, business analysts, QA and support engineers, talented and passionate people are always welcomed. Meet us!
As a KYC & Watchlist Analyst, you will be responsible to:
- Perform customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) on new and existing customers in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements;
- Review and verify customer identification documents, beneficial ownership structures, and source of funds;
- Perform risk assessments and apply enhanced due diligence (EDD) measures for high-risk clients.
- Ensure accurate and timely updates to KYC records and maintain audit-ready documentation;
- Monitor and analyze watchlists, including sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse media;
- Investigate and resolve potential matches flagged during screening processes;
- Ensure timely escalation of high-risk cases to senior compliance staff and management;
- Ensure all KYC and watchlist activities comply with global and local regulatory requirements (e.g., FATF, OFAC, EU sanctions)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and improve compliance processes;
- Provide recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of KYC and watchlist screening tools;
- Document KYC and Watchlist processes, key metrics definitions, and data workflows to support consistency, transparency, and repeatability in your day-to-day work;
- Provide input for the development of automated solutions to streamline KYC and watchlist processes and minimize manual tasks;
You will need to:
- Be proactive, and forward-thinking; go beyond problem-finding by having a problem-solving mindset.
- Think about continuous improvement - always find new tools and methods for yourself and your colleagues;
- Be capable of understanding the KYC and Watchlist requirements, reproducing and explaining them to any stakeholder;
- Find quick workarounds or fixes to any of the problems that might appear;
- Have a high level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
What you bring:
- Relevant experience in a KYC or watchlist screening role, preferably in financial services or fintech;
- Proficient with MSOffice (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
- Familiarity with KYC and screening software platforms;
- Detail-oriented, analytical, open-minded, and willing to acquire more technical knowledge;
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion;
- Challenges: we’re transforming the world of business communications and transactions;
- Responsibility and autonomy: making a difference in decision-making means you take on responsibility, not just tasks;
- You value a team effort and act as a real team player;
- You are an excellent communicator in English, both written and spoken.
Bottom line:
Everyone pays well in IT, so of course you get an excellent salary, benefits including working from home. But we’re about more than that:
- Active involvement in a variety of IT & Agile communities, as well as national or international events;
- Active organizers of learning, social, and fun events.
You can send your application to hr-romania@unifiedpost.com. We’ll treat it with care.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Guided by the OECD Responsible Business Conduct and UN Human Rights principles, we are dedicated to ethical practices and making a positive impact through our innovative solutions.
