Role snapshot
A KYC/AML Analyst focuses on customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting. This page shows what to put on a KYC/AML Analyst CV, which skills and keywords to include, how to write achievement bullets and which qualifications strengthen your application.
Professional summary starter
KYC/AML Analyst with [X] years of experience in customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting. Strong in customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reports, using Core banking systems and Credit rating tools. Known for [one measurable result] and for working closely with colleagues across finance and the business. Seeking a KYC/AML Analyst role where I can add measurable value.
Replace each [bracket] with your own facts. Edit the wording until it sounds like you.
Core skills to show
Customer due diligenceTransaction monitoringSuspicious activity reportsSanctions screening
Related keywords recruiters search for
Customer due diligenceTransaction monitoringSuspicious activity reportsSanctions screeningcredit appraisalrisk gradingportfolio monitoringKYCAMLtrade financeletter of creditNPAunderwritingrelationship managementcovenantsregulatory compliance
Tools and standards
Tools
- Core banking systems
- Credit rating tools
- MS Excel
- Loan origination systems
- Sanctions screening tools
- CRM
Standards and frameworks
- Credit policy
- KYC / AML regulations
- Regulatory capital and reporting rules
- UCP 600 for trade finance
Achievement bullet ideas
Start each bullet with a strong verb and add a number, scale or time saved.
- Reviewed [X]+ customer files a month with [X]% quality score
- Investigated [X] alerts and filed [X] suspicious activity reports
- Cut alert backlog by [X]% through better triage
- Managed a portfolio of [amount] with non-performing assets below [X]%.
Suggested CV structure
- Professional summary
- Experience
- Core skills and tools
- Certifications
- Education
- Key achievements
- Languages, awards and optional sections
Quote portfolio size, turnaround and asset quality. Show regulatory awareness: KYC, AML, credit policy.