AML/KYC Analyst - Onboarding & Risk

ACA Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACA Group in London, UK, is seeking a Compliance Analyst (MS) focused on AML/KYC for Luxembourg-domiciled funds. You will validate documentation, support screening, and run risk scoring within structured workflows and SLAs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, evidence management, and collaboration with senior analysts to deliver timely CDD/EDD tasks and documented results in approved repositories. A 1–3+ year AML/KYC background is preferred, with strong written communication and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years AML/KYC or financial crime operational experience.
• Strong understanding of Luxembourg AML/CFT expectations and investor classifications.
• Experience with sanctions/PEP/media screening and KYC document verification.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow structured checklists and evidence standards.
• Strong written communication and ability to produce clear, auditable documentation.
• Prior experience in SLA-driven operational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review KYC documentation for investor onboarding and periodic refreshes.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening; document dispositions following defined standards.
• Execute investor risk scoring using the prescribed methodology.
• Perform baseline UBO/control checks and support ownership tree documentation.
• Support CDD tasks and contribute to EDD analysis under senior oversight.
• Ensure all KYC evidence is complete, version-controlled, and properly archived in the approved repository.
• Maintain logs such as intake completeness, clock-stops, exceptions, and follow-up tracking.
• Address QC/QA feedback and defects and ensure rework is completed within agreed timelines.
• Provide data inputs for SLA/KPI reporting, defect metrics, and operational dashboards.
• Coordinate with client-facing teams on KYC requests, investor outreach, and missing documentation.
• Work closely with Senior Analysts to prepare escalations and EDD materials.
• Participate in structured training programs and maintain required compliance proficiency.

Education

Compliance, criminal justice, law, business, accounting, finance, or economics

Job description

ACA Group in London, UK, is seeking a Compliance Analyst (MS) focused on AML/KYC for Luxembourg-domiciled funds. You will validate documentation, support screening, and run risk scoring within structured workflows and SLAs.

The role emphasizes accuracy, evidence management, and collaboration with senior analysts to deliver timely CDD/EDD tasks and documented results in approved repositories. A 1–3+ year AML/KYC background is preferred, with strong written communication and detail orientation.