KYC Onboarding Analyst - Assistant Vice President (AVP)

Delta Capita•Leixlip, L

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President level KYC Onboarding Analyst to join our growing team in Dublin. This role will be responsible for leading a small team of KYC Analysts while overseeing the end-to-end client onboarding process, ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned with regulatory, client, and operational requirements. The successful candidate will bring 6+ years of experience, with a strong technical understanding of KYC/CDD frameworks, regulatory requirements, and onboarding best practices. They will demonstrate the ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team within a fast-paced, client-focused environment, while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. In addition to people leadership responsibilities, the AVP will act as a subject matter expert, drive process improvements, support the establishment and scaling of the KYC function, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to deliver an efficient and seamless onboarding experience. The role will also require a hands-on approach, with the ability to support case completion and backlog management when required to ensure service levels and client commitments are met.

Requirements

Proven experience in end-to-end client onboarding within financial services
Strong working knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, and AML regulations
Ability to independently manage multiple onboarding cases from initiation to completion
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience interacting with front office and clients
High attention to detail and strong analytical capability

Nice To Haves

Understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g. FATF, EU AML directives)
Experience onboarding customers in the EMEA Region.
Relevant certifications (e.g. ACAMS, ICA)
Experience with the client onboarding platform Fen X / Fenergo

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle from client outreach through to account activation
Perform detailed KYC / CDD / EDD reviews in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Analyse and document complex ownership and control structures, identifying UBOs and verifying source of wealth/funds where required
Liaise directly with clients, front office, compliance, and other internal stakeholders to gather and validate required documentation
Identify and escalate risk issues, discrepancies, and potential financial crime concerns
Ensure all onboarding is completed within agreed SLAs and quality standards
Maintain accurate and complete records within onboarding and case management systems
Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing onboarding controls and efficiencies
Lead, support, and develop a team of onboarding analysts, ensuring consistent performance and delivery against targets
Conduct quality control reviews, monitor team output, and drive performance management to maintain high standards and continuous improvement