Financial Crime Compliance - Senior Analyst

Reed; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected UK-based accountancy firm is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Financial Crime Compliance team in London. This hybrid role involves conducting KYC and CDD checks, analyzing client risk profiles, and supporting regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in financial crime compliance, a solid understanding of accountancy environments, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a full-time permanent contract with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial crime compliance.
• Hands-on experience with client onboarding processes.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC and CDD checks for new clients.
• Analyse client risk profiles using various tools.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support ongoing monitoring.

Skills

Client due diligence (CDD)

Financial crime compliance

Risk analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Background in accountancy or professional services

Job description

About the Role

Senior Analyst - Financial Crime Compliance

London (Hybrid - 2 days/week in office) Professional Services Firm (Accountancy Sector) Full-time Permanent

A respected UK-based accountancy firm is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team. This role is integral to the firm's client onboarding and risk management processes, ensuring compliance with AML and KYC regulations.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in client due diligence (CDD) and a solid understanding of accounting environments, ideally gained within a professional services, accountancy, or legal firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC and CDD checks for new clients, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Analyse client risk profiles using third-party tools and internal systems.
• Document findings and escalate issues where necessary.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to gather missing information.
• Support ongoing monitoring processes and mentor junior colleagues.

Essential Requirements

• Background in accountancy or professional services is essential.
• 3+ Years Experience.
• Proven experience in client onboarding and financial crime compliance.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.

Please submit your CV if you are interested.