KYC Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Risk & Financial Compliance role at Ayvens. HU Budapest · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Check new and existing clients, their representatives and beneficial owners, then verify their identity and documents
- Map company ownership and control to identify ultimate beneficial owners and keep KYC records accurate
- Rate client risk using factors such as industry, location, ownership and transaction patterns; explain your conclusions
- Screen for sanctions, politically exposed persons and adverse media, escalating suspicious cases for further review
- Coordinate information gathering with account managers and sales, and support periodic reviews and remediation
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree and at least two years in KYC, AML, compliance, financial crime, onboarding or a related area
- Working knowledge of customer due diligence, enhanced reviews, beneficial ownership, AML rules and sanctions screening
- Experience assessing corporate ownership and legal documents, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong English communication, analytical judgement and investigative ability
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone with hands-on KYC or adjacent financial crime experience who can assess records carefully and explain risk decisions. The position is based in Budapest, Hungary.
From the employer
At Ayvens, progress starts with you.
Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.
Key Responsibilities
Client Due Diligence & KYC Reviews
- Conduct KYC and CDD reviews for new and existing clients of Ayvens Hungary.
- Perform identification and verification of customers, beneficial owners, directors, trustees, and authorized signatories.
- Analyze ownership and control structures to determine Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
- Review, and validate client documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
- Ensure KYC files are complete, accurate, and maintained with the highest level of data accuracy.
Risk Assessment
- Perform client risk assessments using a risk-based approach.
- Identify high-risk customers and escalate cases to Compliance requiring Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD).
- Evaluate risk indicators including industry, geography, ownership structure, transaction profile, and regulatory exposure.
- Document findings and provide clear rationale for risk ratings and recommendations.
Screening & Investigations
- Conduct sanctions, PEP (Politically Exposed Person) and adverse media screening.
- Escalate suspicious activities, unusual circumstances, or compliance concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
Ongoing Monitoring & Periodic Reviews
- Support periodic KYC reviews and remediation activities.
- Ensure timely completion of ongoing due diligence cases.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with Account Managers, Sales Teams to obtain required information and documentation.
- Provide guidance to business stakeholders on KYC requirements and onboarding standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2-4 years of experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Financial Crime, Client Onboarding, or a related function.
- Strong understanding of:
- Know Your Customer (KYC)
- Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
- Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Beneficial Ownership identification
- AML and Financial Crime regulations
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Experience reviewing corporate ownership structures and legal documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with KYC screening tools such as LexisNexis, World-Check, Dow Jones, or similar platforms.
- Experience with CRM tools, Salesforce, onboarding workflow systems, or client lifecycle management tools.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Risk awareness and critical thinking
- Strong organizational skills
Why Ayvens?
With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.
At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We’re committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we’re guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.
Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.
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