The Role
Conduct counterparty KYC and due diligence across onboarding, periodic, and event-driven reviews. Perform identity verification, beneficial ownership mapping, sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and vessel screening. Maintain accurate documentation and CRM records, prepare risk assessments, escalate exceptions, support KYC procedures, and manage cases against service-level agreements. The role requires English and Chinese proficiency, strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a motivated KYC Analyst to join our KYC team at Peninsula, a leading global marine energy company.
As part of Peninsula's dedicated First Line of Defence function, you will support the execution of counterparty due diligence activities across the counterparty lifecycle, including onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger event assessments. Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will help ensure counterparties are onboarded accurately, efficiently, and in line with internal procedures and regulatory expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional looking to develop a career in KYC, compliance, or financial crime prevention. Full training and support will be provided, enabling you to build practical experience in customer due diligence, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership analysis, and risk assessment within a global organisation.
The role offers exposure to a wide range of counterparties and stakeholders across Peninsula's international operations, providing an opportunity to develop strong analytical, research, and stakeholder management skills while contributing to the continued growth of the KYC function.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and complete KYC and external stakeholder due diligence requests for Peninsula group entities worldwide.
- Conduct KYC activities throughout the counterparty lifecycle, including onboarding, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews.
- Perform identity verification, beneficial ownership analysis (UBO mapping), sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening, and vessel screening.
- Gather, validate, and maintain KYC documentation, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
- Maintain a central repository of counterparty information within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and other relevant databases.
- Escalate exceptions, risks, data gaps, or unusual findings to the KYC Manger, Legal or senior stakeholders as appropriate.
- Assist in preparing risk assessments and due diligence summaries for review by the KYC Manager.
- Support the development and maintenance of KYC workflows, checklists, templates, filing structures, and process documentation to promote consistency and efficiency.
- Monitor onboarding and review cases, helping to achieve departmental service level agreements (SLAs) through effective case management and prioritisation.
- Assist with updates to KYC procedures and documentation to reflect regulatory requirements and internal policy changes.
- Respond to KYC-related queries from internal stakeholders, providing guidance and support where appropriate.
- Liaise with counterparties and internal teams to obtain outstanding information and resolve due diligence issues in a timely manner.
- Maintain organised and auditable records in line with company procedures and document retention requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Business level of English and Chinese language essential
- Graduate calibre or equivalent qualification
- Experience in KYC and Compliance
- Strong attention to detail with good analytical and research skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrates curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently whilst also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
About
Peninsula is the leading provider of marine energy services and solutions globally. For the last 25 years, we have positioned ourselves as the benchmark for quality in our industry. We offer local knowledge on a global scale.
Skills Required
- Business-level English proficiency
- Business-level Chinese proficiency
- Graduate calibre or equivalent qualification
- Experience in KYC and compliance
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical and research skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
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The Company
What We Do
Peninsula is a global leader in marine energy solutions and fuel bunkering, operating as a physical distributor and reseller of global marine fuel. They offer conventional and lower carbon fuel solutions, including biofuels and LNG, across over 500 ports worldwide.
