KYC Specialist

KYC Specialist

Posted 2 weeks ago by Sanderson Recruitment Plc

£250 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Staines, UK

Summary: The KYC Specialist role involves performing end-to-end pre-audit reviews of client files to assist a global financial services company in managing a backlog of reviews. The position requires a strong understanding of UK AML/CTF regulations and entails both on-site and remote work arrangements. The contract is initially for three months, with potential for extension or permanent placement. The role is based in Staines, requiring three days of on-site presence each week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform end-to-end pre-audit reviews of client files, from initiation through to final approval.
  • Collect and validate all client information, documentation and ownership structures.
  • Conduct risk assessments, sanctions screening and PEP checks.
  • Identify and remediate gaps/discrepancies to ensure audit readiness.
  • Maintain a full audit trail of all reviews.
  • Escalate unresolved issues or higher-risk cases.

Key Skills:

  • At least 3 years' experience in KYC periodic reviews/audit preparation.
  • Strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF regulations.

Salary (Rate): £250 per day

City: Staines

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

KYC Specialist

  • £200-250 per day (via umbrella)
  • Staines (3x per week onsite)
  • 3 month initial contract - extensions & temp to perm available

Sanderson are currently partnered with global company with a strong reputation in financial and regulatory services to identify a KYC specialist to join the business and help clear a backlog of Pre-Audit reviews.

Responsibilities;

  • Perform end-to-end pre-audit reviews of client files, from initiation through to final approval.

  • Collect and validate all client information, documentation and ownership structures.

  • Conduct risk assessments, sanctions screening and PEP checks.

  • Identify and remediate gaps/discrepancies to ensure audit readiness.

  • Maintain a full audit trail of all reviews.

  • Escalate unresolved issues or higher-risk cases.

Experience required;

  • You'll need at least 3 years' experience in KYC periodic reviews/audit preparation with strong knowledge of UK AML/CTF regulations.

If this is of interest, please apply online with an updated CV attached.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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