KYC Associate

Job Title

KYC Associate

Job Description

Job title

KYC Associate

Do you have strong attention to detail and would like to start your career in the financial industry? Join our KYC (Know Your Client) team and see how we champion the client and learn fast together.

Role Purpose

You will work in the KYC team, processing client's documents, making sure that clients get the best possible experience while applying for the account at IG.

What Youll Do

• Performing KYC checks and accounts set-up for EMEA residents and EMEA-based corporates
• Cooperating with Stakeholders (New Business, Compliance, Credit, Tax) to gather all relevant information and documents for accounts opening
• Taking part in improvements initiatives

You dont need a background in KYC to apply although this is desirable. Well provide on-the-job training and support to help ensure you quickly pick up the necessary knowledge and understanding.

Who We Are

Weve been at the forefront of trading innovation since 1974, taking on the challenge to deliver an unmatched experience for our clients and raise the bar for tomorrows opportunities. Today, were a global fintech company incorporating the IG, tastylive, IG Prime, Spectrum, and DailyFX brands, with a presence in 20 countries across five continents and over 400 000 active clients worldwide.

But we know our success is only possible because of our people, who we encourage and empower to be brave, determined, and inventive. Join us if youd like to work in an inclusive, collaborative team that will recognize your talent and allow it to shine.

What Youll Get

As well as having the chance to attend regular social events and join special-interest groups, you get an attractive selection of benefits working with IG:

• Work-from-home opportunities
• Performance-related bonuses
• Medical cover healthcare package
• Career-focused training in class and online, incl. unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning platform
• Contribution to gym memberships and more
• A day off on your birthday
• Two days of volunteering leave per year
• Matched giving for your fundraising activity

Who You Are

Youre upbeat and enthusiastic, and you have an open mind and a curious, can-do attitude. You, like us, understand the importance of collaboration and are driven to be the best in what you do. You embody our three core values to champion the client, learn fast together and raise the bar.

You want to be part of a proudly carbon-neutral company that will prioritize your well-being and that of the world around you, helping to create a brighter future for all. A company that embraces diversity and welcomes everyone with respect, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, identification, faith, or culture. If youre inspired by our way of working and can bring something new to our team of top-notch people, then youll find a home here. You will need to have the following.

• A degree-level education
• Genuine interest in working in financial markets.
• Availability to work afternoon shifts (11:00-20:00)
• High level of competency in English (written and spoken), any additional language would be a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A logical and analytical approach to problem-solving
• Strong organizational and time management skills, "can do" attitude.

Where youll work

As part of our hybrid working environment, youll split your time between home and the office. In this way, youll be able to enjoy a better work-life balance and always bring your best self to your role.

At the office, youll have access to everything youd expect from a world-class employer, such as a modern working environment, agile spaces, private quiet rooms, and breakout areas. Plus, all our offices are located in iconic city centers, close to everything you might need for a rewarding working experience.

While you'll be based in our Johannesburg office, youll be working with our KYC teams in Krakow and Bangalore.

How Youll Grow

Your personal and professional development is important to us. As a company thats constantly redefining the boundaries of possibility, well challenge you to push yourself, accelerate your ambitions and rise to new levels of excellence. We know thats a big ask, so well make sure that youre supported all the way, getting the backing you need and the recognition you deserve. If you connect with our vision and can get behind it, youll be rewarded with countless opportunities to experience new things and enhance your abilities.

Your development is as important to us as it is to you.

Youll be rewarded for hard work here, with support to get better at what you do.

We work in a fast-paced project environment where change is constant. If youre up for the challenge, youll have opportunities to try new things and broaden your skills quickly through exposure to the executive team and new experiences.

Number of openings

1