Senior KYC Specialist (Financial Crime Risk, Copenhagen)

Job summary

An experienced Senior KYC Specialist is needed to join a Financial Crime Risk team in central Copenhagen. The role involves navigating complex corporate structures and making risk-based decisions to protect the business while enabling growth.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience handling complex KYC cases in fintech, payments, banking, or crypto, especially for corporate clients.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and practical application of CDD, ODD, EDD, and EDR.
• Proficient in English and comfortable working with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CDD, ODD, EDD, and EDR on complex corporate clients, including risk assessment and documentation review.
• Support onboarding activities, including client-facing interactions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with AML policies, regulatory obligations, and risk appetite.
• Make risk-based decisions on customer onboarding measures.
• Contribute to improving processes and controls within the Financial Crime Risk function.

Skills

• Analytical mindset with an interest in process optimization and data oversight.
• Solution-oriented approach with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Experience from payment institutions or licensed crypto companies is advantageous.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.