KYC Officer (Climate Mitigation)

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SPONSOR

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Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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Company Description

SPONSOR is on a mission to scale climate finance and drive the transition to clean energy. Each year, many viable clean energy projects fail to secure funding due to a lack of proper bankability structure, due diligence, and risk visibility. Leveraging decades of project finance expertise and scalable technology, SPONSOR makes clean energy projects investment-ready. Our innovative approach is helping unlock the potential of the $1.8 trillion Climate Mitigation Project Finance industry.


KYC Officer – Remote/Hybrid based

Position: KYC Officer Officer

Location: Global (Remote/Hybrid)

Experience: 5 to 8 years in KYC, AML, Compliance or Risk roles in the financial sector. 

Type: Full-time

 

About the Role:


We are seeking a highly organized, action and detail-oriented team member to fulfill a role as our KYC Officer. 


The KYC Officer is responsible for ensuring that all client onboarding, account maintenance, and transaction activities comply with internal policies, regulatory standards, and global AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism) obligations. The role involves conducting due diligence on customers, verifying identification documents, assessing risk levels, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer records.


A commitment to advancing global decarbonization efforts and addressing the climate crisis is essential. Our company is focused on making it easier for the industry to originate, structure, and finance climate mitigation projects. 


Reporting to our Chief Risk Officer, your responsibilities will include some of the following:


Key Responsibilities:


1. Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)


  • Perform KYC checks on new and existing customers in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Review customer identification documents, beneficial ownership structures, and source of funds/wealth.
  • Escalate high-risk cases to Compliance or CRO for further review.
  • Conduct EDD for high-risk customers such as PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons), NGO's and offshore entities.


2. Compliance Monitoring & Reporting


  • Monitor customer transactions to ensure consistency with their profiles and business activities.
  • Identify and report suspicious transactions or unusual patterns to the AML Compliance Officer.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and international AML/CFT regulations (e.g. FATF, Basel, EU AML Directives, local FIU guidelines).
  • Support the preparation of compliance reports and regulatory filings as required.


3. Data Management & Documentation


  • Maintain and update customer KYC records in the system, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
  • Ensure documentation retention and retrieval in accordance with record-keeping standards.
  • Support internal and external audits or regulatory reviews by providing relevant KYC data.


4. Risk Assessment & Review


  • Participate in periodic KYC file reviews to assess compliance gaps or data deficiencies.
  • Evaluate customer risk levels and recommend risk ratings in line with established frameworks.
  • Assist in implementing risk-based approaches to KYC and AML monitoring.


5. Policy & Process Improvement


  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of KYC/AML policies, procedures, and control systems.
  • Provide feedback on process inefficiencies and suggest automation or workflow enhancements.
  • Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Legal, Front Office) to ensure smooth compliance integration.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications and Experience


  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years in KYC, AML, Compliance or Risk roles within the financial sector.
  • Certifications (Preferred): Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ICA Certificate in KYC and Customer Due Diligence, ACAMS, CFCS, or equivalent AML certification
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is definitely a plus.
  • Experience in climate, sustainable or regulatory tech sectors is a plus.


Skills and Competencies


  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT laws, KYC standards, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and documentation skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven capability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
  • Ability to manage multiple and variable priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and KYC/AML screening systems (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, or Dow Jones).
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
  • Commitment to sustainability and global decarbonization efforts.


Why Join Us?


  • Work in a flexible, remote-friendly role based in Luxembourg, or elsewhere, with teams globally based.
  • Be a core part of a mission-driven team solving the climate crisis.
  • Participate in a co-op structure with shared upside and collaborative culture.
  • Join an organization focused on solving the climate funding gap and making it easier for the industry to originate, structure, and finance climate mitigation projects.


Contact:


If you are passionate about applying your KYC expertise in support of a climate-focused organization, please send your CV to:

info@sponsorgo.com