About this role
KYC Officer Job at Ascentech Services Limited
Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: KYC Officer
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented KYC Officer to verify customer identities, validate documentation, and ensure compliance with customer due diligence requirements throughout the onboarding and financing process.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and verify customer identification, personal information, and supporting documents.
- Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and identify discrepancies, suspicious information, or potential fraud risks.
- Ensure accurate customer data entry, documentation, and record maintenance.
- Follow applicable Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and internal compliance procedures.
- Escalate incomplete applications, suspicious cases, and compliance concerns to the appropriate team.
- Collaborate with Credit and Operations teams to support efficient customer onboarding.
Requirements
- OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 2 - 4 years of experience in KYC, customer verification, compliance, banking, fintech, or lending.
- Knowledge of identity verification, customer due diligence, and AML principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and digital documentation systems.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, integrity, and confidentiality.
Salary
N250,000 - N300,000 / month.