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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Juno Beach, FL that is seeking a Know Your Customer (KYC) Analyst.
Summary:
The KYC Analyst supports the annual Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process for an energy trading firm by collecting, validating, and documenting customer and counterparty information in accordance with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and risk-based due diligence standards. This role partners 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. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, comfort working with deadlines and data, and an interest in financial crime prevention and counterparty risk within commodity/energy markets.
Responsibilities:
* Assist with annual KYC refresh/periodic review activities for customers, counterparties, and vendors (as applicable)
* 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
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Criminal Justice, International Studies, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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 roles
* Financial services, commodities/energy trading, banking, fintech, or corporate treasury environments
* Internship/co-op experience in compliance, risk, operations, or legal support
* Working knowledge of KYC, customer due diligence (CDD), periodic reviews, and basic AML/financial crime concepts
* Understanding of corporate structures (LLCs, partnerships, trusts) and beneficial ownership concepts
* Familiarity with screening concepts (sanctions, watchlists, PEPs, adverse media) and case documentation standards
* Strong data management skills; Ability to maintain accurate records and version-controlled documentation
* Comfort with common tools: Excel (filters, pivots), document management systems, CRM/KYC platforms
* High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
* Clear written communication (professional outreach, documenting decisions and rationale)
* Ability to prioritize and manage deadlines in a high-volume annual refresh cycle
* Sound judgment, curiosity, and willingness to escalate risks or inconsistencies
* Collaborative mindset-able to work effectively with Commercial, Credit, and Compliance partners
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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