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Vitol

KYC Analyst

1w

Vitol

London, GB · Full-time · £45,000 – £60,000

About this role

Vitol is a leader in the energy sector with a presence across oil through to power, renewables and carbon. It trades 8 million barrels per day of crude oil and products, with 250 ships transporting its cargoes. The KYC Analyst role sits within the centralised Due Diligence team supporting all Vitol offices in delivering the KYC policy and related procedures and controls.

The role involves performing tasks for on-boarding, regular and event-driven reviews of counterparts. Conduct Sanctions, PEP and Adverse Media screening in line with Vitol procedures, escalating as needed. Collect and verify information and documentation obtained from clients including national oil companies and multinationals.

Manage case load by tracking with business owners to ensure timely completion. Liaise with business owners and management to clarify, investigate, escalate and resolve issues. Document outcomes of due diligence performed and work together with the global Compliance team.

The KYC Analyst will be part of the Global Compliance team. Professional development is a core ethos of the team. The successful candidate will be trained and supported in all areas relevant to the role.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years experience in due diligence, preferably in a similar industry
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Highly responsive, proactive, energetic and enthusiastic
  • Self-starter with excellent organisational skills and ability to establish and deliver on priorities
  • Can work independently and collaborate effectively within a team and across the organisation
  • Solution and results oriented with a common sense approach
  • High level of personal integrity

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned tasks as part of on-boarding, regular and event-driven review of counterparts
  • Conduct Sanctions, PEP and Adverse Media screening in accordance with Vitol procedures and escalate accordingly
  • Collect and verify information and documentation obtained
  • Where valid reasons exist to deviate from KYC standard documentation, ensure the rationale is appropriately documented and approved
  • Manage case load and take ownership by tracking with business owners to ensure cases complete in a timely manner
  • Liaise with business owners and management to clarify, investigate, escalate and resolve issues
  • Document outcomes of due diligence performed
  • Undertake additional activities as directed by the KYC Manager and work with the global Compliance team

Benefits

  • Part of the Global Compliance team
  • Professional development is a core ethos of the team
  • Trained and supported in all areas relevant to the role