Client Due Diligence Analyst (8 month FTC)
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £35,000–£40,000
Contract: 8-month Fixed-Term Contract
Overview
This role sits within a Client Services function, focusing on client due diligence and ongoing monitoring. The position is responsible for ensuring that client records are accurate, complete, and aligned with regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on assessing and documenting AML risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct periodic reviews of client files to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Reassess client risk profiles using internal AML risk rating methodologies
- Perform detailed CDD reviews, identifying any gaps and ensuring documentation is appropriate to the client's risk level
- Verify that source of wealth and source of funds information is accurate and up to date
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to obtain outstanding documentation and resolve queries
- Review account activity to ensure it aligns with expected behaviour and risk profiles
- Ensure client structures and associated parties are correctly recorded within internal systems for screening purposes
- Escalate any risks, discrepancies, or compliance concerns in a timely manner
- Complete relevant training and maintain ongoing professional development
Skills & Experience
- Good general level of education
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks (or willingness to develop this knowledge)
- Familiarity with client onboarding or review systems is beneficial