Entry-Level AML/KYC Analyst — Financial Crime & Compliance

Westminster Commercial Finance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Commercial Finance in London is seeking an analytical AML/KYC Officer to join our Financial Crime & Compliance team. The role focuses on conducting KYC checks, CDD/EDD reviews, and monitoring to mitigate financial crime risk.

You will review documentation, assess ownership structures, run sanctions/PEP checks and support ongoing risk assessments. This entry to early-career position offers a clear development pathway in AML, KYC and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Conducting KYC checks on new and existing customers.
• Completing CDD and supporting EDD reviews.
• Reviewing identification and corporate documentation.
• Identifying beneficial ownership and ownership structures.
• Sanctions, PEP and adverse-media screening.

Responsibilities

• Escalating AML concerns through internal procedures.
• Maintaining comprehensive compliance records.
• Assisting with remediation exercises and KYC file reviews.
• Supporting internal compliance monitoring and audits.
• Collaborating with internal teams to obtain required information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Research abilities

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related field

Tools

KYC software

Job description

Westminster Commercial Finance in London is seeking an analytical AML/KYC Officer to join our Financial Crime & Compliance team. The role focuses on conducting KYC checks, CDD/EDD reviews, and monitoring to mitigate financial crime risk.

You will review documentation, assess ownership structures, run sanctions/PEP checks and support ongoing risk assessments. This entry to early-career position offers a clear development pathway in AML, KYC and regulatory compliance.