KYC Senior Analyst

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Kyc
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    c.£400 per day - 6-month contract
  • Closing date

    15 May 2025

KYC - Senior Analyst - 6-month contract

Your new company
Join a global financial institution that specialises in providing a wide range of services including advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking, and capital markets.

Your new role
  • Perform KYC due diligence and risk assessments on London CIB clients across various risk levels, utilising internet searches and third-party sources for investigations.
  • Collaborate with relationship managers and offshore KYC analysts to manage periodic client reviews.
  • Serve as the initial line of defence by identifying financial crime and sanctions risks during client onboarding.
  • Exhibit strong independent responsibility and extensive expertise in international AML compliance issues.
  • Evaluate the relevance of public records in relation to customer information.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of AML typologies in large multinational corporations, exercising sound judgment and confidentiality.
  • Conduct thorough investigations to identify AML typologies, determine data correlations or anomalies, and understand the economic purpose of activities between originators and beneficiaries.
  • Make risk-based judgments and determine if unusual or high-risk activities require further investigation.
  • Produce comprehensive and accurate reports on investigations, findings, decisions, quality checks, and recommendations for KYC Analysts.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiencies, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to procedural changes.
  • Clear daily screening alerts by monitoring clients for any negative information.


What you'll need to succeed
  • Has essential knowledge of KYC/AML with 5 to 8 years of experience, including areas such as Audit, Control, Risk, and Research.
  • Proficient in AML regulatory policies, with a thorough understanding of the financial industry, AML typologies, geography, products, and customer types, including correspondent banks.
  • Exhibits exceptional research and analytical skills, capable of analysing large volumes of unstructured data, identifying trends and potential high-risk activities, and documenting conclusions appropriately.
  • Client-focused with strong customer service skills, both oral and written.
  • Able to multitask and meet deadlines in a high-volume work environment, collaborating closely with other Quality Control members and the London Financial Crime Compliance team.
  • Skilled in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Knowledge of European languages (Spanish, French, and Portuguese) is desirable.
  • Experienced in project management and process improvement techniques.
  • Effective in stressful situations, driving results through leadership, communication, and influence.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Understands regulatory reporting requirements (EMIR, FATAC, MiFID, MIFIR, CRS, etc.).


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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