KYC Analyst
Posted 7 days ago by G-NIUS
£30,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of KYC Analyst involves joining a leading global financial services firm's compliance team in Belfast, focusing on KYC and AML processes. The position is ideal for candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience who seek to enhance their regulatory knowledge in a collaborative environment. Key responsibilities include conducting due diligence, verifying documentation, and maintaining client records. The role offers an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct KYC due diligence on new and existing clients in line with internal policies and regulatory standards
- Review and verify customer documentation, ensuring accurate data capture and risk classification
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Compliance) to resolve queries and support onboarding timelines
- Maintain and update client records, ensuring consistency and audit readiness
- Assist with periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring for AML compliance
Key Skills:
- 2-3 years of experience in a KYC or AML-focused role within financial services
- Strong understanding of due diligence requirements and regulatory frameworks (FCA, MiFID, AMLD)
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance tasks
- Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with client onboarding platforms or workflow tools is a plus
Salary (Rate): £30,000 yearly
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
We're working with a leading global financial services firm as they expand their Belfast-based compliance team with the addition of an experienced KYC Analyst. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years' experience in KYC or AML who is looking to build on their regulatory knowledge within a high-performing and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct KYC due diligence on new and existing clients in line with internal policies and regulatory standards
- Review and verify customer documentation, ensuring accurate data capture and risk classification
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Compliance) to resolve queries and support onboarding timelines
- Maintain and update client records, ensuring consistency and audit readiness
- Assist with periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring for AML compliance
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience in a KYC or AML-focused role within financial services
- Strong understanding of due diligence requirements and regulatory frameworks (FCA, MiFID, AMLD)
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance tasks
- Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience with client onboarding platforms or workflow tools is a plus
Benefits
- Initial 6-month contract, with the expectation to be extended.
- Paying roughly £30,000 per annum pro rata.