429 Kyc Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

This role focuses on risk-based analysis over routine box-ticking, providing expert support for onboarding and periodic reviews. You will partner closely with front-office stakeholders, ensuring robust compliance, thorough investigations, and timely completion of high-risk counterpart assessments in a dynamic, commercial environment.

You will need to be in the office 5 days per week in the first 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform onboarding, periodic, and event-driven KYC reviews of counterparties.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, escalating issues as needed.
• Gather, analyse, and verify complex documentation to support risk assessments.
• Apply sound judgment to deviations from standard requirements, documenting rationale and mitigating factors.
• Manage a personal caseload, collaborating with business teams to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with front-office stakeholders to clarify, escalate, and challenge issues constructively.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experiences in due diligence or KYC in a commercial or financial environment.
• Proven ability to handle complex, high-risk cases involving sophisticated corporate structures or PEPs.
• Excellent academic record with a strong university degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong proficiency in screening tools and databases.
• Advantageous language skills (e.g., Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese) will be a plus.
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

This role focuses on risk-based analysis over routine box-ticking, providing expert support for onboarding and periodic reviews. You will partner closely with front-office stakeholders, ensuring robust compliance, thorough investigations, and timely completion of high-risk counterpart assessments in a dynamic, commercial environment.

You will need to be in the office 5 days per week in the first 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform onboarding, periodic, and event-driven KYC reviews of counterparties.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, escalating issues as needed.
• Gather, analyse, and verify complex documentation to support risk assessments.
• Apply sound judgment to deviations from standard requirements, documenting rationale and mitigating factors.
• Manage a personal caseload, collaborating with business teams to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with front-office stakeholders to clarify, escalate, and challenge issues constructively.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experiences in due diligence or KYC in a commercial or financial environment.
• Proven ability to handle complex, high-risk cases involving sophisticated corporate structures or PEPs.
• Excellent academic record with a strong university degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong proficiency in screening tools and databases.
• Advantageous language skills (e.g., Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese) will be a plus.
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

This role focuses on risk-based analysis over routine box-ticking, providing expert support for onboarding and periodic reviews. You will partner closely with front-office stakeholders, ensuring robust compliance, thorough investigations, and timely completion of high-risk counterpart assessments in a dynamic, commercial environment.

You will need to be in the office 5 days per week in the first 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform onboarding, periodic, and event-driven KYC reviews of counterparties.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, escalating issues as needed.
• Gather, analyse, and verify complex documentation to support risk assessments.
• Apply sound judgment to deviations from standard requirements, documenting rationale and mitigating factors.
• Manage a personal caseload, collaborating with business teams to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with front-office stakeholders to clarify, escalate, and challenge issues constructively.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experiences in due diligence or KYC in a commercial or financial environment.
• Proven ability to handle complex, high-risk cases involving sophisticated corporate structures or PEPs.
• Excellent academic record with a strong university degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong proficiency in screening tools and databases.
• Advantageous language skills (e.g., Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese) will be a plus.
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

A leading global investment consultancy is seeking an Operational Due Diligence Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and enhance the operational frameworks of a diverse range of alternative funds including hedge funds, private equity and real assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations of investment managers' operational processes focusing on areas such as organisational structure, internal controls, compliance, valuation practices, service provider relationships and information security
• Prepare detailed due diligence reports that articulate findings, assess operational risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified issues.
• Regularly review and update reports to reflect changes in the operational risk landscape of assigned funds
• Lead onsite interviews with investment managers and collaborate with service providers to gather insights and validate operational practices
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments to ensure due diligence processes align with current standards
• Work closely with internal teams across regions to share knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ODD function

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years in operational due diligence, audit, fund accounting or a related role
• Good knowledge of alternative asset classes
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CAIA, CFA or ACA would be highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in report writing
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively

A leading global investment consultancy is seeking an Operational Due Diligence Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and enhance the operational frameworks of a diverse range of alternative funds including hedge funds, private equity and real assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations of investment managers' operational processes focusing on areas such as organisational structure, internal controls, compliance, valuation practices, service provider relationships and information security
• Prepare detailed due diligence reports that articulate findings, assess operational risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified issues.
• Regularly review and update reports to reflect changes in the operational risk landscape of assigned funds
• Lead onsite interviews with investment managers and collaborate with service providers to gather insights and validate operational practices
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments to ensure due diligence processes align with current standards
• Work closely with internal teams across regions to share knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ODD function

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years in operational due diligence, audit, fund accounting or a related role
• Good knowledge of alternative asset classes
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CAIA, CFA or ACA would be highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in report writing
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively

A leading global investment consultancy is seeking an Operational Due Diligence Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and enhance the operational frameworks of a diverse range of alternative funds including hedge funds, private equity and real assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations of investment managers' operational processes focusing on areas such as organisational structure, internal controls, compliance, valuation practices, service provider relationships and information security
• Prepare detailed due diligence reports that articulate findings, assess operational risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified issues.
• Regularly review and update reports to reflect changes in the operational risk landscape of assigned funds
• Lead onsite interviews with investment managers and collaborate with service providers to gather insights and validate operational practices
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments to ensure due diligence processes align with current standards
• Work closely with internal teams across regions to share knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ODD function

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years in operational due diligence, audit, fund accounting or a related role
• Good knowledge of alternative asset classes
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CAIA, CFA or ACA would be highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in report writing
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively

A leading global investment consultancy is seeking an Operational Due Diligence Analyst. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and enhance the operational frameworks of a diverse range of alternative funds including hedge funds, private equity and real assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations of investment managers' operational processes focusing on areas such as organisational structure, internal controls, compliance, valuation practices, service provider relationships and information security
• Prepare detailed due diligence reports that articulate findings, assess operational risks and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified issues.
• Regularly review and update reports to reflect changes in the operational risk landscape of assigned funds
• Lead onsite interviews with investment managers and collaborate with service providers to gather insights and validate operational practices
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory developments to ensure due diligence processes align with current standards
• Work closely with internal teams across regions to share knowledge and contribute to the continuous improvement of the ODD function

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years in operational due diligence, audit, fund accounting or a related role
• Good knowledge of alternative asset classes
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CAIA, CFA or ACA would be highly desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in report writing
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively

The purpose of this role is to support the firms compliance and risk management obligations by ensuring a full understanding of each client and the associated AML (Anti-Money Laundering) risk. This position plays a key role in reviewing and maintaining client documentation and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

• Re-assess client relationships using the AML risk rating framework.

• Conduct detailed reviews of client files to ensure all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete.

• Perform CDD (Customer Due Diligence) checks and data gap analyses, ensuring documentation aligns with the clients risk profile.

• Collect outstanding information by liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.

• Review account activity to confirm it aligns with the expected behavior and profile of the client.

• Ensure account structures are accurately documented and all relevant parties are entered into internal systems for ongoing screening.

• Participate in ongoing training relevant to AML, compliance, and internal processes.

• Solid educational background.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to quickly learn internal systems and processes, with training provided.

• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to AML and CDD (or willingness to develop this knowledge).

• Familiarity with core banking systems or client management platforms is advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

• Committed to high ethical standards and professional integrity.