Stake is looking for a Senior KYC Analyst to join our KYC Operations team, at our brand new CBD office, within a flexible hybrid working model! We’re an Australian investing platform that helps ambitious people confidently grow their wealth. By offering seamless, immersive access to the share markets, we’ve empowered a new wave of investors. Stake has grown fast from a fintech startup into a robust financial services company. Today we have 750,000+ customers and more than A$5 billion under administration .At Stake, we break barriers in everything we do. Just like our customers, we’re driven by ambition. Our desire for continuous growth is what creates the collaborative and high-performance environment we work in. Though we’re spread around the world, we’re a unified team moving towards a shared vision: to unleash the investor in everyon e.Join us as we continue to reshape the financial industry, inspiring investor confidence and celebrating our wins along the w ay.A bit about the roleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior KYC Operations Analyst to support the client verification process within our account security framework. This role is critical in ensuring clients are properly identified, verified, and onboarded securely through our KYC system, our identity verification applicat ion.Key Responsibil itiesClient Onboarding & Due Dilige nce: you'll review and process new client submissions received through our KYC system. This includes validating client identities using documents such as selfies, driver's licenses, and passp orts.Manual Review & Validation: You will handle cases that require manual intervention due to discrepancies, failed automated checks, or missing information. This involves a thorough investigation to assess the legitimacy of submitted documents and determine whether it's safe and compliant to approve the cl ient.You will also conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk or complex cli ents.Record Keeping: you'll maintain detailed and accurate records of all client interactions, verification steps, and manual approvals. This is crucial for internal audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory stand ards.Client Interaction: you will engage with clients directly when additional documentation or clarification is requ ired.Collaboration with Compliance: escalate complex or uncertain cases to Compliance for further review and decision-ma king.A bit abo ut youStrong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies in docu ments.Ability to handle confidential client data with a high level of integrity and profession alism.Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interac tions.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills when dealing with complex verification cases.Ability to manage workload efficiently in a fast-paced enviro nment.Previous experience in KYC, AML, client onboarding, or operations is highly reg arded.At Stake, we’re more interested in your attitude than your resume. If you believe this is a role you want to jump into, please apply and let us know why in your cover letter!Benefits of working at StakeYou’ll have the opportunity to work with autonomy while learning from some of the best talent in the industry, playing a meaningful role in building a company that has loads of positive momentum and excitement around it. Having said that, we also hav e perks.Please see on our Career s website the list of benefits under our Grow w ith Stake program. They include:Career relevant development and training with professional development allowanceUp to 16 weeks of paid pare ntal leaveChildcare allowanceSonder - healthcare, safety support and EAP for you and your immedi ate familyAdditional leave types (Swap days, Bear Days, TOIL, Compassionate, Sorry Business)Employee Share Options scheme for seni or leadersStake products: SMSF 30% discount on yearly membership fee, $295 AUD annual trading credit and Stake Bla ck accountRecognition awards and team ce lebrationsDiscretionary performance bonus and talent refe rral bonusStake is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We’re proactive about providing an inclusive work environment and do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. We’re also endorsed by WORK180 as a great employer for women.It all comes together to explain why Stake placed 1st in the 2024 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services category, across all of Australia and New Zealand.So what happens next?Once we've received your application, we'll give it the attention it deserves and you'll hear from us either way. We’re committed to responding to every applicant. If we think you’d be a good addition to our team, we’ll give you a call and from there, you'll cruise through our recrui tment process.To all recruitment agencies: Stake does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or directly to Stake employees. Stake is not responsible for any fees related to unsol icited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr