Principal KYC Services Specialist

Job Description
Principal KYC Specialist
Location: Ireland
Department: Shared Services
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Role Overview
As a Principal KYC Specialist, we are looking for someone to help shape global KYC strategy and influence client experience at the highest level. You will work with diverse regulatory environments and complex client structures. In this role, you will lead complex, multi-jurisdictional client onboarding processes for some of the firm's most strategic relationships, including Top 30 global clients. You will act as the first point of contact for these clients during onboarding, conducting initial KYC/AML analysis, screening, and risk assessments. You will make informed decisions on the level of due diligence required, including ownership verification and customer due diligence (CDD), ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
This role demands a pragmatic, risk-based mindset and the confidence to make decisions that ensure regulatory obligations are met while balancing commercial priorities. You will work closely with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to provide assurance around the robustness of the onboarding process and the quality of due diligence performed. Following your initial assessment, you will be supported by regional KYC colleagues who will carry out more localized risk assessments where needed.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary KYC contact for strategic, multi-jurisdictional client onboardings.
• Conduct initial KYC/AML screening and risk assessments, determining the scope of required documentation and due diligence.
• Make decisions on ownership structures, CDD requirements, and risk classification in line with global regulatory standards.
• Apply sound judgment and a pragmatic, risk-based approach to onboarding decisions.
• Confidently assess complex client structures and escalate where necessary, balancing regulatory requirements with business needs.
• Interpret and apply global KYC/AML regulations in accordance with our Global AML Framework.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Compliance to validate onboarding decisions and ensure procedural integrity.
• Partner with Relationship Managers, Sales, Legal, Risk and Compliance, and Operations to align onboarding with business goals.
• Represent KYC in global client meetings and internal governance forums.
• Drive continuous improvement in onboarding workflows, leveraging automation and data analytics.
• Contribute to global policy development and ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior KYC analysts and contribute to global training programs.
• Share best practices across regions and promote a culture of compliance excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in KYC/AML, preferably in a global role within a corporate services provider, fund administrator, or financial institution.
• Proven track record managing multi-jurisdictional onboarding and complex client structures (e.g., trusts, SPVs, funds).
• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks and risk typologies.
• Experience working with Top Tier clients and navigating high-stakes onboarding scenarios.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly collaborative and team-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions under pressure and apply a pragmatic, risk-based lens.
• Familiarity with KYC tools and platforms (e.g., World-Check, KYCP, Salesforce).
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA) are a plus.

About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
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CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.

• CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.

• We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006.

• We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.

• Employees are eligible for success sharing, bonus, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

• CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as part of your Total Rewards that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.

• As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid/remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.