Client Onboarding Analyst

Collas Crill LLP; St Peter Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Collas Crill LLP in Guernsey seeks a Client Onboarding Analyst to join the new onboarding team. You will support onboarding activities across the Collas Crill group, working with colleagues in the Channel Islands and Caribbean offices to implement new systems and processes.

The role requires at least 2 years in onboarding/AML, strong knowledge of Guernsey AML/CFT and CDD processes, and the ability to manage end-to-end onboarding, perform CDD checks, maintain records, and collaborate with fee

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ onboarding/AML in financial services.
• Good knowledge of Guernsey AML/CFT regime and CDD processes.
• Understanding of corporate and trust structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to apply regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working to strict processes and applying policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Perform screening checks and analyse results.
• Liaise with clients to obtain CDD and verify identity, beneficial ownership and other information.
• Coordinate with Compliance on risk identification, assessment and mitigation in onboarding.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails with high data integrity.
• Collaborate with fee earners to close matters and manage the lifecycle.
• Support process improvements by identifying and implementing onboarding enhancements.

Skills

Onboarding experience

AML/CFT knowledge

CDD processes

Corporate & trusts

Written & verbal communication

Policy & procedures

Education

ICA certificate in CDD/AML

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Client Onboarding Analyst

Application Deadline: 23 October 2026

Department: Compliance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Guernsey

Description

We are seeking a Client Onboarding Analyst to support the successful delivery of onboarding activity across the Collas Crill group. You will join the recently created Client Onboarding Team, working with colleagues in the Channel Islands and Caribbean offices, helping to build this new function of the Collas Crill group, working with the Client Onboarding Manager as they put new systems and processes in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Perform screening checks and analyse results.
• Liaise with clients to obtain CDD and verify identity, beneficial ownership, and other required information for individuals and entities.
• Liaise with Compliance on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation in the onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails in the onboarding system, ensuring traceability and high data integrity.
• Collaborate with fee earners to facilitate the timely closure of finished matters and ensure effective management of the matter lifecycle.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying, proposing, and implementing enhancements to onboarding workflows.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

ESSENTIAL:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in onboarding, CDD, or a related compliance/AML function within financial services.
• Good knowledge of AML/CFT regime in Guernsey, CDD processes, screening and risk assessment frameworks.
• Knowledge of corporate and trust structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements practically and proportionately.
• Proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Experience of working to strict processes.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience of working in a law firm or banking.
• ICA certificate or Advance certificate (or equivalent) in CDD or AML.
• Previous experience working with Intapp.

Bright minds in your corner

We're not interested in being the biggest offshore group - our aim is to be the best. Best for clients, best for our people and best for the communities in which we work.

Ours is a collaborative culture, a place where ideas evolve and impact happens. We are team players, accessible to our clients and to one another, with the flexibility, flair and drive to deliver. Our 'one group' ethos allows our people to work across different teams and jurisdictions. Not only do our clients benefit from this breadth of knowledge and experience, our people enjoy a diverse and challenging environment too.

We never stand still – which means we're always on the look-out for motivated, talented individuals who want to further their career in a forward-thinking and supportive environment.