KYC Onboarding Analyst
Posted 4 days ago by G MASS Consulting
£35,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: G MASS is looking for a Junior KYC / Onboarding Analyst to assist with client onboarding and due diligence in the Alternative Investments sector. The role involves hands-on experience with AML/KYC processes and collaboration with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for early-career professionals aiming to establish a foundation in financial crime compliance within alternative asset management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the end-to-end client onboarding and KYC process for Alternative Investment clients, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and other non-traditional investment vehicles
- Assist with the collection, review, and verification of KYC documentation (corporate, beneficial ownership, UBOs, control structures, investor documentation)
- Perform initial CDD/EDD checks, including sanctions screening, PEP identification, and adverse media reviews
- Maintain accurate and complete client records within internal KYC and onboarding systems
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Legal, Operations, Front Office) to resolve documentation gaps or onboarding queries
Key Skills:
- 0-2 years' experience in KYC, AML, client onboarding, or compliance operations (financial services or fund environment preferred)
- Basic understanding of AML/KYC regulations and financial crime controls
- Exposure to or interest in Alternative Investments (e.g. hedge funds, private equity, real assets)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Salary (Rate): £35,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Finance
G MASS are seeking a Junior KYC / Onboarding Analyst to support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence activities across the Alternative Investments side of the business. This role will provide hands-on exposure to AML/KYC processes for complex fund structures, working closely with Compliance, Operations, and Front Office teams to ensure regulatory obligations are met in a timely and accurate manner. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in financial crime compliance within an alternative asset management environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the end-to-end client onboarding and KYC process for Alternative Investment clients, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and other non-traditional investment vehicles
- Assist with the collection, review, and verification of KYC documentation (corporate, beneficial ownership, UBOs, control structures, investor documentation)
- Perform initial CDD/EDD checks, including sanctions screening, PEP identification, and adverse media reviews
- Maintain accurate and complete client records within internal KYC and onboarding systems
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Legal, Operations, Front Office) to resolve documentation gaps or onboarding queries
Requirements
- 0-2 years' experience in KYC, AML, client onboarding, or compliance operations (financial services or fund environment preferred)
- Basic understanding of AML/KYC regulations and financial crime controls
- Exposure to or interest in Alternative Investments (e.g. hedge funds, private equity, real assets)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Salary: up to £35k
Length: Initial 12 months, with view to extension