Senior KYC & CDD Project Analyst

Vantage Point Global; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm based in Belfast is seeking a Senior KYC / CDD Project Analyst. The successful candidate will support the KYC migration project while managing everyday KYC responsibilities. The ideal applicant will have over 5 years of KYC experience in a regulated environment and possess strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers exposure to significant system changes and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing support and professional development

Social events and community activities

Potential for permanent role conversion

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in KYC / CDD within a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and KYC best practice.
• Experience supporting KYC system migrations, remediation programmes, or transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end KYC and Client Due Diligence reviews for clients.
• Ensure KYC files comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support migration from one KYC system to another, including data management.
• Provide project management support across KYC transformation programmes.

Skills

KYC and Client Due Diligence experience

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Senior KYC / CDD Project Analyst

This role sits within the KYC and Financial Crime function of a global interdealer brokerage firm and supports a key period of change. The organisation is currently migrating from one KYC system to another, and this position will play a critical role in supporting both business-as-usual KYC activities and the wider transformation programme.

The successful candidate will bring strong, hands‑on KYC and Client Due Diligence experience, alongside the ability to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement. This is a hands‑on role requiring the ability to manage BAU workloads while contributing to a complex change environment.

What work will I be doing?

• Performing end-to-end KYC and Client Due Diligence reviews for new and existing clients
• Ensuring KYC files comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice
• Supporting the migration from one KYC system to another, including data migration, validation, testing, and issue resolution
• Providing project management support across the KYC transformation programme
• Acting as a business analyst where required, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations, reports, and project updates for senior stakeholders
• Participating in and supporting meetings with compliance, operations, technology, and project teams
• Balancing BAU KYC responsibilities alongside project deliverables

What will I be gaining?

• Exposure to a large-scale KYC system migration within a global financial services organisation
• The opportunity to expand your experience across project delivery and business analysis in addition to core KYC work
• Experience working within a leading interdealer broker with a strong compliance and risk culture
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Social events, as well as community, charity, and voluntary activities
• The potential opportunity to convert to a permanent role with the client

What are we looking for?

You’ll demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in KYC and Client Due Diligence within financial services
• Proven ability to operate effectively in both BAU and project-driven environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence working in change environments, including system implementations and process improvements
• The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing demands

Essential Criteria:

We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate evidence of the following through your professional experience:

• 5+ years’ experience working in KYC / CDD within a regulated financial services environment
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and KYC best practice
• Experience supporting KYC system migrations, remediation programmes, or transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation skillsA proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach

Qualifications:

• Significant professional experience in KYC / CDD within banking, financial services, or a similar regulated environment
• A degree or equivalent professional experience

Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Things you need to know

• To apply, you’ll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions.
• We’d like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.