Joel Agudo

AML/KYC Analyst with experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) within the financial services industry. Skilled in customer onboarding, periodic KYC reviews, transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and client verification for high-risk individuals and business entities. Knowledgeable in AML/KYC regulations, regulatory compliance, and internal policies, with experience reviewing KYC documentation, identifying financial crime risks, and supporting quality control and compliance initiatives.

Junior Due Diligence and Analysis Specialist - Paysera Ltd.

(2025-08)

• Verified customer identity documents and KYC questionnaires for individual clients in compliance with AML/KYC regulations and internal policies.
• Performed ongoing KYC reviews and customer due diligence (CDD) for new and existing clients to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Managed and resolved KYC-related client inquiries while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and service standards.
• Performed compliance screening and risk assessments by reviewing sanctions, watchlists, and regulatory requirements to identify potential financial crime risks, support due diligence activities, and ensure adherence to AML, KYC, and compliance policies.

AML/KYC Analyst | Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) | Financial Crime Compliance - eClerx Philippines Inc.

(2023-12 - 2025-08)

• Conducted KYC research using internal systems, external databases, and public sources to verify customer information and maintain accurate client profiles.
• Reviewed and validated client information and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with AML/KYC regulations, internal policies, and client requirements.
• Maintained and updated KYC due diligence records within banking systems to support customer verification, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Performed onboarding and periodic reviews for high-risk individuals and business entities by analyzing and verifying customer information and supporting documentation.
• Conducted Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and transaction analysis to identify AML risks, including activities involving high-risk jurisdictions.
• Ensured compliance with internal and external KYC requirements in accordance with AML/CDD policies, regulatory requirements, and client standards.
• Performed quality control (QC) reviews of KYC cases to identify discrepancies and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of customer due diligence processes.

Bachelor of Science - Economics - Cavite State University - Don Severino Delas Alas Campus (2018-08 - 2022-08)