KYC Senior Analyst

KYC Senior Analyst (12-Month FTC) | London Branch

Are you passionate about financial crime prevention and client due diligence? Join our dynamic team as a KYC Senior Analyst and play a key role in safeguarding our operations while supporting client onboarding and periodic reviews.

Location: London

Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term

Department: Compliance / KYC

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Working Style: Hybrid (flexibility required to meet operational needs)

About the Role

As a KYC Senior Analyst, you’ll be responsible for conducting detailed KYC reviews for onboarding and existing clients, coordinating periodic reviews with offshore teams, and acting as a key line of defence against financial crime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform KYC due diligence on low, medium, and high-risk clients.
• Conduct risk assessments and investigations using public records and third-party sources.
• Coordinate periodic reviews with relationship managers and offshore analysts.
• Identify AML typologies and assess financial crime risks.
• Produce accurate reports and recommendations.
• Clear daily screening alerts and monitor for adverse media.
• Contribute to process improvements and stakeholder engagement.

Job Requirements – Key Skills & Experience

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, law, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications or registrations (e.g., FCA) are a plus.

Experience & Knowledge

• 5–8 years of experience in KYC/AML, Audit, Control, Risk, or Research.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, typologies, and financial industry practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting (EMIR, FATCA, MiFID, MIFIR, CRS, etc.).
• Experience with KYC tools like Fenergo is desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional analytical and research skills.
• Ability to interpret large volumes of unstructured data and identify risk patterns.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of European languages (Spanish, French, Portuguese) is a plus.
• Exposure to project management and process improvement techniques.
• Resilient under pressure, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise will directly impact our compliance and client onboarding strategy. We value innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.