KYC Due Diligence Implementation Analyst

About the role

DWS is hiring a KYC Due Diligence Implementation Analyst in Madrid. Under anti-money laundering rules, banks must carry out Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews on new and existing clients. The analyst supports the go-live of new processes, verifies client data and documents, performs due diligence and risk assessments, and helps onboard retail clients, including those investing in savings products under Germany's new Private Pension Reform framework.

Key responsibilities

• Verify client data and KYC documentation, and perform due diligence and risk assessments on new and existing retail clients.
• Sign off on new client adoptions and regular reviews, and manage the New Client Adoption and Regular Review streams so requests meet regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Handle exceptions so that SLAs agreed with the Business on timeliness and quality are met.
• Prepare timely reports and MIS for stakeholders and contribute to process improvements.
• Ensure a high-quality customer experience while complying with regulatory expectations.
• Support process rollouts, go-live activities and operational stabilisation in a regulated environment.

Required profile

• Preferred 1 to 2 years of experience in AML/KYC for retail clients or compliance within corporate financial services, or research/analytics roles in banks or KPOs.
• Understanding of control, compliance and investigation functions in banks.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulations and industry guidelines.
• Ability to process high volumes of cases accurately, with attention to detail and auditability.
• Experience supporting process rollouts and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.
• Good written and spoken English, with strong analytical writing and communication skills.
• Proven ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and workflows responsibly.