Location: Juno Beach, FL (Onsite)
Schedule: Standard Office Hours
Duration: 6-Month Contract (W2)
Pay Rate: $26.00 - 30.00/hr
Position Summary
A leading energy trading firm specializing in commodity markets and counterparty risk management is seeking a KYC Analyst to support its annual Know Your Customer verification process. In this role, you will collect, validate, and document customer and counterparty information in accordance with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and risk-based due diligence standards. You'll partner closely with Commercial, Credit, Trading Operations, Legal/Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure timely completion of periodic reviews, accurate customer records, and clear audit-ready documentation.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Assist with annual KYC refresh and periodic review activities for customers, counterparties, and vendors
- Request, collect, and review KYC documentation (e.g., corporate formation documents, ownership structure, tax forms, authorized signers)
- Perform customer identity and entity verification, including screening for sanctions, adverse media, PEPs, and watchlists using approved tools
- Validate beneficial ownership, control persons, and key principals; escalate discrepancies and higher-risk findings to senior analysts or Compliance
- Maintain accurate KYC profiles in internal systems (CRM/KYC platforms), ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready
- Track case status, follow up on outstanding items, and support reporting for completion metrics and upcoming renewals
- Apply risk-based procedures and internal standards to classify counterparties (e.g., risk tiers) and recommend next steps
- Support internal and external audit requests by retrieving evidence and summarizing review decisions
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (checklists, templates, process documentation) to streamline annual verification cycles
- Collaborate with front office and enabling functions to resolve exceptions and keep onboarding/refresh timelines on track
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Criminal Justice, International Studies, or related field — or equivalent experience (required)
- 0–4 years of experience in one or more of the following: KYC/AML operations, customer due diligence, client onboarding, or periodic review teams; counterparty risk support, credit operations, trade support, or middle office functions; compliance operations, regulatory documentation, or audit support; financial services, commodities/energy trading, banking, fintech, or corporate treasury environments
- Internship/co-op experience in compliance, risk, operations, or legal support (acceptable)
- Exposure to commodities/energy markets, counterparty onboarding, or credit/treasury workflows (preferred)
- Familiarity with KYC tools and screening platforms (preferred)
Knowledge and Skills
- Working knowledge of KYC, customer due diligence (CDD), periodic reviews, and AML/financial crime concepts
- Understanding of corporate structures (LLCs, partnerships, trusts) and beneficial ownership concepts
- Familiarity with sanctions screening, watchlists, PEPs, adverse media, and case documentation standards
- Strong data management skills with ability to maintain accurate, version-controlled records
- Proficiency in Excel (filters, pivots), document management systems, and CRM/KYC platforms
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Clear written communication skills for professional outreach and documenting decisions
- Ability to prioritise and manage deadlines in a high-volume annual refresh cycle
- Sound judgment and willingness to escalate risks or inconsistencies
- Collaborative mindset with ability to work across Commercial, Credit, and Compliance teams
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