AML/KYC Compliance Specialist – London

PJT Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PJT Partners is seeking an AML/KYC professional in London to support the firm’s compliance framework, including onboarding, due diligence and ongoing monitoring. The role collaborates with Compliance, Legal and business teams to apply regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Primary responsibilities include: CDD/EDD reviews, reputational risk assessments and maintaining audit-ready records, with ongoing monitoring across the client lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in AML, KYC and financial crime compliance operations within financial services.
• Working knowledge of AML regulations, KYC/CDD standards, and sanctions frameworks.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform AML/KYC client onboarding, including CDD and EDD reviews.
• Conduct reputational risk assessments and negative news screening.
• Document investigative findings clearly and maintain audit-ready records.
• Support periodic client reviews and ongoing monitoring throughout the client lifecycle.
• Apply AML, sanctions, and financial crime policies to client relationships and transactions.
• Assist with transactional AML and sanctions assessments, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and internal standards relevant to AML and financial crime risk.
• Support Suspicious Activity reviews and regulatory inquiries as required.
• Assist with annual AML risk assessments and internal testing activities.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of AML controls and documentation.
• Participate in remediation efforts related to identified control gaps or audit findings.
• Prepare compliance metrics and reporting materials.
• Maintain records of AML activities, investigations and reviews.
• Support compliance training initiatives and onboarding sessions.

Skills

AML expertise

KYC knowledge

Financial crime

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

PJT Partners is seeking an AML/KYC professional in London to support the firm’s compliance framework, including onboarding, due diligence and ongoing monitoring. The role collaborates with Compliance, Legal and business teams to apply regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Primary responsibilities include: CDD/EDD reviews, reputational risk assessments and maintaining audit-ready records, with ongoing monitoring across the client lifecycle.