Junior KYC Analyst
An excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in financial crime and compliance within a regulated investment and financial services environment.
Working as part of a collaborative compliance team, you’ll support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence activities, helping ensure regulatory requirements are met while gaining exposure to a broad range of KYC, AML and financial crime processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete KYC and client due diligence for new and existing customers across individual and corporate accounts.
- Review and validate identification, ownership structures and source of funds/wealth documentation.
- Conduct AML checks, including sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
- Identify and escalate potential financial crime risks where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate client records and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
- Support periodic KYC reviews, remediation projects and ongoing client monitoring.
- Work closely with Compliance, Operations and other internal teams to resolve onboarding queries.
- Contribute to process improvements and help maintain high compliance standards.
About You
We’re interested in candidates who are naturally organised, analytical and detail-focused, with an interest in building a career in financial crime, compliance or risk.
You’ll ideally have:
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- An interest in financial services, regulation or compliance.
Beneficial Experience
While not essential, the following would be advantageous:
- Previous exposure to KYC, AML or client onboarding through work experience, internships or university.
- Knowledge of investment management, asset management or wider financial services.
- Awareness of UK regulatory expectations and financial crime controls.
- Experience using screening or due diligence platforms.
This role offers an excellent platform to develop your career within financial crime, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and highly regulated environment.
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