Due Diligence Implementation Analyst (KYC)

Employer: DWS Group
Title: Analyst - Due Diligence Implementation (KYC)
Location: Luxembourg

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Team / division overview

In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Requirements, Banks are obliged to perform Know-your-client (“KYC”) reviews on all new and existing clients. These checks and reviews are made in strict accordance with regulatory standards and jurisdictions and the bank’s internal policies.

The KYC Analyst assists the bank’s clients, managing all KYC and account opening requirements with appropriate governance and controls. They operate in an environment of strict adherence to Standard Operating procedures (SOP’s) and Operation Level Agreements (OLA’s) to achieve accurate and timely account opening of retail clients.

The project involves verification of the Client data, performing due diligence checks on the Clients, reviewing KYC documentation, performing the risk assessment of the Client, liaising with the Business/Compliance, advising on KYC requirements, signing off on new client adoptions and support the onboarding of retail clients investing in savings products offered under Germany's new Private Pension Reform framework.

Your responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated CDD/KYC Analyst to support the onboarding of retail clients investing in savings products offered under Germany's new Private Pension Reform framework. The role will focus on the execution of customer due diligence activities, including Identity and Verification (ID&V) checks, Name List Screening (NLS) alert handling, processing of high-risk cases and the timely onboarding of new clients.

In addition to ongoing operational processing responsibilities, this position will play a key role during the implementation phase of the new onboarding model. The successful candidate will:

As our Analyst - Due Diligence Implementation (KYC), you will:

• Support the go-live of new processes and help stabilize operations during ramp-up

• Responsible for verification of Client data

• Perform due diligence of new and existing Retail clients

• Verifying KYC documentation of the Clients to be adopted/reviewed

• Perform the risk assessment of the Client to be adopted/reviewed

• Signing off on new client adoptions and Regular reviews

• Manage New Client Adoption or Regular Review stream, to ensure that all requests are approved in accordance with regulatory requirements and the bank’s internal policies

• Manage exception ensuring that all SLA’s defined with the Business on timeliness and quality are adhered

• Preparing timely reports and MIS for various stakeholders.

• Contribute to process improvements

• Ensure a high-quality customer experience while maintaining

• Contribute to process improvements

• Ensure a high-quality customer experience while maintaining compliance with regulatory expectations

We are looking for:

• AML/KYC Expertise - Strong understanding of Client Due Diligence, customer onboarding, Identity & Verification (ID&V), sanctions screening, and regulatory requirements applicable to retail clients

• Analytical & Investigative Skills - Ability to assess customer information, investigate Name List

• Screening (NLS) alerts, identify potential risks, and make well-supported decisions

• Operational Excellence & Attention to Detail - Proven ability to process high volumes of cases accurately while maintaining compliance, auditability, and service level commitments

• Change & Process Implementation Capability - Experience supporting process rollouts, go-live activities, operational stabilisation, and continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment

• Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Communication & Stakeholder Management - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other teams, such as Anti Financial Crime,

• Technology, and external service providers in both German and English

• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

What we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

DWS’ Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high-performance culture. The value we create for our clients and investors is based on our ability to bring together various perspectives from all over the world and from different backgrounds. It is our experience that teams perform better and deliver improved outcomes when they are able to incorporate a wide range of perspectives. We call this #ConnectingTheDots.