KYC Specialist

Role: KYC Analyst (12 month FTC)

Industry: Energy trading / commodities

Location: London, hybrid (4 days per week)

Contract: Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

X4 are partnered with a leading commodities and energy trading business to hire a KYC Specialist to join a highly visible Compliance team supporting front office trading activity.

Sitting directly on the trading floor and partnering closely with traders and commercial teams, this role offers exceptional exposure to trading operations and the opportunity to play a key role in counterparty onboarding, financial crime risk management and AML compliance within a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities of the KYC Analyst:

• Conduct AML/KYC due diligence and onboarding reviews for new counterparties
• Perform ongoing monitoring, sanctions screening and periodic counterparty re-reviews
• Assess changes in counterparty risk profiles and escalate issues where required
• Liaise with counterparties to obtain AML/KYC documentation and support onboarding processes
• Maintain accurate counterparty records, systems and company databases
• Support QA activities and continuous improvement of AML/KYC processes and controls
• Partner with the MLRO and Compliance team to enhance AML procedures and documentation
• Provide guidance to the business on AML/KYC risks and regulatory requirements
• Ensure AML records are maintained in accordance with retention and regulatory standards

Requirements for the KYC Analyst:

• AML/KYC/DD experience within commodities, trading or banking
• Strong AML regulation knowledge (POCA, JMLSG guidance, FCA requirements, etc)
• Account or counterparty onboarding experience
• Confident stakeholder management across traders, business teams and external counterparties
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced commercial environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• AML/KYC or Compliance qualifications advantageous but not essential

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, based in excellent central London offices with a hybrid working pattern of 4 days onsite to support close interaction with trading and compliance teams.

The package includes competitive salary, 10% non-contributory pension, private medical/dental, gym allowance, travel insurance, life assurance, bike-to-work scheme, season ticket loan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a discretionary end-of-contract performance bonus.

If you have AML/KYC experience within commodities trading, banking or financial services and are looking for a role with genuine front office exposure within a leading global trading environment, please apply now for immediate consideration.