Opportunity with a growing UK-based financial services business that provides operational and client support to a professional client base.
They are looking to appoint a KYC / AML Analyst to support client onboarding, due diligence and day-to-day operational activity. This would suit someone with experience in a regulated financial services environment, although strong graduates with an interest in financial services, compliance or client operations will also be considered.
The Role
The successful candidate will carry out Know Your Customer / Customer Due Diligence checks on a range of clients and related parties, including individuals, private companies, trusts, partnerships, foundations, charities and listed entities across multiple jurisdictions.
You will review documentation, assess ownership and control structures, carry out screening checks against PEPs, sanctions and adverse media databases, and help ensure onboarding records meet regulatory and internal standards.
The role will also involve supporting daily client service activity, including client queries, reporting support and the issue of client-related documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct KYC / CDD reviews on clients and related parties.
- Review client documentation, including ID, ownership structures, beneficial ownership and control information.
- Carry out PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening.
- Assess client risk profiles and escalate enhanced due diligence cases where required.
- Maintain accurate records in line with UK AML / CTF requirements.
- Produce clear reports and summaries of due diligence findings.
- Support client onboarding, operational workflows and reporting requirements.
- Liaise with clients and internal teams including compliance, legal and operations.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a regulated financial services environment would be preferred.
- Graduates with a strong academic background and an interest in financial services, compliance, AML or client operations will also be considered.
- Good understanding of UK AML and counter-terrorist financing requirements, or a willingness to learn.
- Experience with KYC, CDD, onboarding or client services would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify inconsistencies or anomalies.
- Excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to manage multiple workflows and work to deadlines.
- Comfortable learning new systems, databases and internal processes.
- Experience using KYC / AML screening tools would be beneficial but is not essential.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Financial services, compliance, onboarding or client services experience advantageous but not essential.
This role is full-time office-based. Candidates must have permanent UK working rights (not open to applicants who are on graduate/youth mobility/dependent visas).
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