Summary: The role of KYC & Client Onboarding Analyst involves working for a well-known bank on a contract basis until the end of March. The position requires immediate availability and focuses on identifying financial crime risks during client onboarding and due diligence processes. The analyst will collaborate with internal compliance teams and relationship managers across various locations. Strong experience in KYC and financial crime compliance is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first line of defence, identifying financial crime and sanctions risks during client onboarding and periodic due diligence.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in client information across internal systems (EIC & ACCORD).
• Investigate client ownership structures, ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs), and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Assess and escalate potential financial crime risks, liaising with internal compliance teams.
• Collaborate closely with Relationship Managers in London, Hong Kong, and the USA.
• Provide Management Information (MI) on KYC files and their status.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in KYC, client onboarding, or financial crime compliance.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and due diligence requirements.
• Ability to assess negative news, sanctions exposure, and high-risk client profiles.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): 200

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance