Business Data Analyst (KYC)

Compliance Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking group in the UK is seeking a Business Data Analyst for its Client Onboarding department. The role involves supporting the Head of Onboarding, leading data projects, overseeing MI reports, and managing a team. Successful candidates will have 2+ years in Business Analysis, with experience in KYC and AML frameworks being highly desirable. This permanent position promises opportunities for strategic insights and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Business Analysis, preferably in banking.
• Familiarity with KYC and AML regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in Client Onboarding or Financial Crime is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary support for the Head of Client Onboarding.
• Lead digital enhancement projects with PMO and IT.
• Oversee production of MI reports for senior management.
• Manage the Business Data Analyst & KYC Team Assistant.

Skills

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

KYC Compliance

Communication

Job description

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a global banking group with offices based in the City. They are looking to hire a Business Data Analyst within the Client Onboarding department on a permanent basis.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the primary point of support and cover for the Head of Client Onboarding on all data-related matters.
• Lead the Client Onboarding team’s involvement in digital enhancement projects, acting as the primary liaison with PMO and IT.
• Oversee the production of MI reports and provide strategic insights to senior management and governance forums.
• Use experience and foresight to anticipate future requirements and suggest improvements to existing business processes.
• Develop and maintain working relationships and reporting lines with the Risk department for the ongoing review and communication of the department’s risk profile.
• Oversee, produce and maintain tracking of Client Onboarding KPIs, through data dashboards, graphs, and visualisations to support Onboarding management and bank-wide stakeholders.
• Develop and support cyclical Onboarding MI reporting, using business analytics reporting tools, to bank-wide governance forums with management oversight.
• Be the SME for client onboarding and KYC process implementations for the department’s MI, tools and applications.
• Support PMO and IT to identify, evaluate, and implement external services and tools to support data validation and cleansing.
• Lead the team in meeting stakeholder demands on complex client / departmental data analysis.
• Manage the Business Data Analyst & KYC Team Assistant, delegating tasks effectively and providing regular guidance and performance feedback.
• Take ownership of the Data Quality Management and provide comprehensive reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee and be the gatekeeper for the T24 data analysis, defining, mapping, and cleansing processes, ensuring data integrity and governance.
• Gather, understand, and document detailed bank-wide stakeholder requirements when introducing more efficient/automated solutions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Head/Deputy on risk and control matters.
• Serve as the point of escalation for all client onboarding and KYC data-related issues.
• Develop and maintain working relationships and reporting lines with the Risk department for ongoing review and communication of Customer Onboarding’s risk profile.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience working in a bank or regulated financial institution is preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years’ Business Analysis experience.
• Experience of working within Client Onboarding/Financial Crime with exposure to Money Laundering, Embargoes, Sanctions, and High-Risk Markets would be desirable.
• Knowledge of banking and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of KYC and AML requirements for various customer types.
• Knowledge of the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) and the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR).

For further information please contact Hannah Tabatabai