Retail Banking Assistant

CompanyCameron Kennedy

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Financial managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£75,100 (£38.51 per hour)

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Description

Retail Banking Assistant

Location: London

Temp

MUST HAVES

Banking experience

Account opening

Worldchecks

Are you ready to take the next step in your retail banking career? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Retail Banking Assistant to support Relationship Managers in delivering first-class client service. You will play an essential role in ensuring smooth account operations, compliant onboarding, and day-to-day client administration within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support Relationship Managers with account opening, amendments, and closures.
Prepare account opening documentation and packs, ensuring all required KYC information is collected and complete.
Conduct customer due diligence checks including World-Check screening, risk assessments and adverse media reviews for both personal and corporate clients.
Manage client onboarding tasks including debit card issuance and online banking setup, as well as follow-up on any pending items.

Assist with account remediation and periodic reviews in line with financial crime, AML and internal compliance requirements.

Maintain high standards of confidentiality and data protection at all times, ensuring sensitive client information is handled securely.

Update and amend client records on internal systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver efficient and accurate client service.

Support Relationship Managers with ad-hoc client and banking administration tasks as required.

About You

Degree-qualified, ideally in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Up to 3 years’ experience in a retail, private or commercial banking environment.
Strong understanding of banking products, customer due diligence (CDD), and onboarding processes.
Familiarity with AML/KYC screening tools such as World-Check and exposure to financial crime risk assessments is highly desirable.
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Team-oriented, professional, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.