KYC Analyst

The KYC Centre, based in Rotterdam, is part of Robeco’s COO domain and supports all global sales offices in implementing Know Your Client (KYC) requirements and preventing financial crime. The KYC Centre ensures that global standards and policies are consistently embedded and communicated across the organisation.

The team manages end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes, including client identification and verification, documentation collection, screening, risk assessment, and client file setup. In addition, the KYC Centre provides expertise on MiFID II, Know Your Assets, private debt structures, and broader KYC/AML regulatory requirements. The team works closely with other lines of defence, collaborates with Compliance to develop best practices, and delivers training and awareness sessions across the organisation.

Department

KYC Center

Your role

As a KYC Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting regulatory compliance while actively contributing to process improvements and strategic initiatives. You will operate at the intersection of operations, compliance, and business stakeholders, with a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and collaboration. This role goes beyond execution, requiring a proactive mindset, strong stakeholder management skills, and an interest in improving processes through technology, including AI-driven solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and review Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on new and existing clients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards
• Manage relationships with Sales, Legal, Compliance, Client Services, and clients, ensuring transparent communication and a consistent understanding of KYC requirements
• Collaborate closely with Compliance to assess, interpret, and implement new or revised AML/KYC policies and ensure proper embedding within business operations
• Support the Customer Committee (CC) and other governance forums through preparation of client risk assessments, decision materials, and recommendations
• Identify and implement pragmatic solutions that balance regulatory requirements with business needs while maintaining compliance integrity and a strong client focus
• Contribute to distribution oversight activities, including understanding fund structures and client setups
• Support transaction monitoring activities and ensure clear, structured communication of findings and follow-ups
• Participate in process optimisation initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and proposing improvements
• Contribute to the adoption of technology and AI-driven solutions to enhance KYC processes and data handling
• Work collaboratively across the KYC Centre, contributing to a supportive and high-performing team culture

Required knowledge skills

• University degree with 3–5 years of relevant experience in KYC, AML, or financial services
• Solid understanding of KYC/CDD processes and regulatory frameworks
• Exposure to fund distribution models and/or asset management environments is preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience or interest in project management and change initiatives
• Affinity with AI, automation, or data-driven process improvements
• Analytical mindset with a focus on process optimization and continuous improvement
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams; a strong team player mindset
• Experience in an international environment with multiple cultures and stakeholders
• Fluent in English

Offer

We offer an impactful role within a global organization with a strong focus on development, innovation, and collaboration. You will be part of a dynamic KYC Centre contributing to both operational excellence and ongoing initiatives.

As a Dutch asset manager operating globally, Robeco combines global reach and ambitions with its head office in Rotterdam. We hire and nurture people who can think internationally and put the client first, while keeping their feet firmly on the ground. We have strong links with academia, which underpin the research in our robust quantitative and sustainability investing strategies. We offer an informal and flexible office atmosphere that gives people the room to be themselves, to grow and to perform to the best of their ability.