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Data Associate - KYC6

Data Associate - KYC6

1 Month ago • All levels • Data Analyst

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Job Description

This Data Associate role focuses on AML compliance and expanding KYC6's database. You'll need fluency in French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or German, strong English proficiency, OSINT experience, and basic SQL and Python skills. You'll contribute to data innovation and work with global teams.

Must have:

French, Arabic, etc.
Strong English
OSINT knowledge
SQL & Python

Good to have:

Process Automation
Data Scraping
Subject Matter
Data Analysis

Perks:

Global Footprint
Diverse Culture

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The Role:

KYC6, a division of ION Analytics, is a trusted and independent provider of global intelligence for Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Corruption and Cyber Security professionals. We own and maintain a database of actionable data from 240+ countries and our services enable clients to make informed decisions during the due diligence process and manage risk related to financial crime, money laundering, and terrorist financing.

As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Data Associate with proficiency in one or more of the following languages: French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or German along with English. The job involves the research of individuals, corporations, and their networks via a combination of manual methods and automated processes. An ability to read between the lines and attention to detail are essential qualifications for this role, which is key to maintaining and expanding the database.

The role requires a systematic and proactive approach to continuous improvement around data and content gathering, data management and analysis. Solid research skills and a problem-solving mindset are key to support the growth of the business. Good communications skills with the ability to collaborate closely with teams in different technical and business-related functions and global locations as well as sound organisational skills are also prerequisites.

As a Data Associate you will become an expert on AML compliance and actively contribute to data innovation, increasing value for our clients while fostering an inclusive and open culture.

Key Responsibilities

Daily monitoring and processing of relevant content published by official sources, among which regulatory enforcement agencies and financial regulators, via a combination of manual and automated processes
Screening of media sources to identify in-scope news and events on financial crimes, bribery, and corruption related to high-risk individuals and entities on the regions and countries assigned
Continuous monitoring of PEP changes and elections in order to process relevant updates in a timely manner
Contribute to content quality and expansion by ensuring active curation of existing sources and increase data coverage
Subject matter expertise on legislation and regulation around Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorism Financing (CTF) on the regions and countries assigned
Help with process automation, by supporting the team with building and maintaining data scraping tools and pipelines to monitor, extract, and process data from a variety of sources, especially public websites
Continuously enhance and optimize data gathering and workflow processes via automation and subject matter expertise
Work on data point extraction and bulk data clean-up projects through innovative technical solutions

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Proficiency in one or more of the following languages: French, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or German
Strong proficiency in English, as it is the primary working language within the company and team
Knowledge of open-source intelligence gathering (OSINT)
Basic knowledge of SQL and programming languages such as Python or Java, especially in relation to libraries and tools for web-scraping and data processing
Fluency with Excel

About us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

• Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

• Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.

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We’re visionary innovators who are delivering mission-critical trading and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments. By combining our passion for automation with a strategic view on the industries we serve, we design solutions that improve decision-making, simplify complex processes, and empower people. Simply put, we help our customers do more, faster and better than before. We believe our investments in research and development are shaping the future of automation and enabling our customers to transform their business. And we embrace the power of community, working with each other and with our customers to succeed through a positive culture of continuous improvement.