Temporary KYC Analyst at Sotheby’s

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Art and Luxury, AuctionsIndustries

Requirements

2+ years’ work experience with an interest in learning about global financial crime regulations
Self-starter with unwavering attention to detail and willing to constantly strive for improvement
Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills, as well as good interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment, working on several different and varied projects simultaneously against tight deadlines
Highly motivated, proactive, enthusiastic, and resourceful
Ability to collaborate in a team environment as well as work independently
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) or Google Drive
Bachelor’s degree or working toward a degree is preferred
Foreign language(s) proficiency is a plus

Responsibilities

Review KYC documents to ensure they meet the requirements set out by applicable regulations and policies, and advise internal stakeholders on KYC related queries
Support Service Operations teams by reviewing flagged alerts in systems, such as World-Check and Qual-ID
Advising on enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements and escalating high-risk clients to the Financial Crime Compliance team as necessary
Verifying entity client due diligence (CDD) during onboarding
Assist in ongoing monitoring and review of CDD records, working closely with internal stakeholders to remediate any deficiencies
Maintain compliance records in relation to High-Risk Jurisdictions, Politically Exposed Persons, Client Risk Assessments, EDD and Senior Management Approval
Managing supply chain due diligence, vendor and employee screening as required
Provide KYC support to Sotheby’s retail and marketplace operations
Update Management Information reporting data to ensure that accurate records are maintained
Support ad hoc compliance initiatives as required

Skills

KYC

AML

CDD

EDD

World-Check

Qual-ID

PEP

High-Risk Jurisdictions

Client Risk Assessments

Sotheby’s

Auction house for fine art

About Sotheby’s

Sotheby's is a global auction house that specializes in selling fine art, luxury items, and collectibles through live and online auctions, as well as private sales. The company provides online estimates to help sellers determine the value of their items, which is a key differentiator from competitors. Sotheby's holds auctions in major cities worldwide, attracting a diverse audience and ensuring a competitive market for high-end items. The goal is to connect buyers and sellers in the luxury market while offering a personalized and discreet experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1744Year Founded

$4MTotal Funding

POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage

Real Estate, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Risks

NFT market volatility poses financial risks for Sotheby's digital collectibles sales.

Recent staff layoffs indicate potential financial instability or auction performance downturn.

The $100 million Breuer building acquisition could strain financial resources if unprofitable.

Differentiation

Sotheby's offers both live and online auctions, catering to diverse client preferences.

The company provides private sales for clients seeking privacy and exclusivity in transactions.

Sotheby's expertise in valuing rare items attracts high-end collectors and investors.

Upsides

Sotheby's collaboration with The Luxury Group offers unique luxury auction experiences.

The acquisition of the Breuer building enhances Sotheby's brand and auction venue prestige.

Sotheby's acceptance of cryptocurrency payments attracts crypto-wealthy buyers.

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