Junior KYC Analyst

Hours: Fulltime, 40 hours
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The Position

As a Junior KYC Analyst, you will join the Risk Department of VAROPreem in Rotterdam in an entry-level role designed for someone at the start of their career who is eager to learn, take on responsibility, and grow into a trusted risk and compliance professional.

“Know Your Customer” (KYC) is a core principle within our organisation, focused on conducting thorough due diligence to ensure that both new and existing business partners meet the high standards we set. In this role, you will work closely with an experienced KYC Specialist and become part of a broader Risk team covering KYC, Credit Risk, and Market Risk.

From the outset, you will be involved in real assessments that directly support commercial decision-making while protecting the organisation. The Risk Department plays a central role in the business, with the ambition to act not only as a control function but also as a value-adding partner, and as a Junior KYC Analyst, you will contribute directly to that objective.
This role goes beyond administrative tasks as you will gain insight into why decisions are made and how risk-based thinking supports business success.

• Conducting KYC assessments for new and existing counterparties;

• Maintaining and improving the KYC database, ensuring accuracy and completeness;

• Monitoring customer information and identifying potential integrity and compliance risks;

• Analysing ownership structures, business activities, and risk profiles;

• Supporting clear and structured reporting for internal decision-making;

• Contributing to process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness;

• Communicating with internal stakeholders and learning to explain risk-based decisions clearly.

Your Profile

• A recent graduate or junior professional with a background in international relations, law, finance, business, economics, or a related field;

• Strong analytical skills with a structured way of working;

• Curious mindset, not afraid to ask questions or challenge assumptions;

• You are proactive and motivated, and you enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals;

• High attention to detail and ability to critically review your own work;

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;

• Interest in risk management, compliance, and the energy sector;

• Most importantly, you are eager to grow into a key team member and continuously improve both yourself and the way we work.

• A foundation for long-term career growth within Risk, Compliance or beyond;

• A first role in a fast growing exciting company supporting the energy transition;

• Knowledge of the energy and biofuels sector, and its facilities and supply chains;

• A professional and very well-connected work environment with a young and international team in a growing company, on the cutting edge of the energy transition;

• Contributing to excellent work delivered by the team, where quality and team spirit are key;

• Learn from inspiring and exciting areas that intend to change the way the world applies energy;

• An attractive workplace in the office in Rotterdam with development opportunities within an international, corporate environment;

• Attractive salary structures, as well as a (partly) employer-financed pension and bike plan etc.;

• Fun and supportive team environment that welcomes you to several social events.

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