KYC Senior Analyst

KYC Senior Analyst

Posted 1 day ago by LevelUP HCS

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The KYC Senior Analyst role involves conducting detailed KYC reviews for client onboarding and periodic assessments, playing a crucial role in financial crime prevention. The position is based in London and is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Compliance/KYC department. The analyst will collaborate with offshore teams and relationship managers to ensure compliance with AML regulations and improve processes. This role requires strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial crime risks and regulations.

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.

Key Skills:

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

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.

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