CAREER SPECIMEN / FINANCIAL CRIME

KYC Analyst

A fictional CV example for a role described by Barclays. The candidate and work history are illustrative.

01 / BRIEF AND EVIDENCE

What the role needs

Customer due diligence, accurate records and clear escalation of risk.

KYC analyst who reviewed company records, checked ownership and recorded discrepancies for a senior reviewer.

02 / REWRITING THE BULLET

BEFORE

Handled KYC checks and supported compliance operations.

AFTER

Reviewed corporate KYC files, reconciled beneficial ownership against supporting records and documented unresolved discrepancies for escalation.

Verify the exact customer types and checks performed. Preserve the distinction between recommending escalation and making the final decision.