Financial Crime Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst

Centrica; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a skilled professional to lead enhanced due diligence for high-risk counterparties in the compliance team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial crime compliance, particularly within regulated sectors, and be adept at analyzing complex corporate structures. This role involves producing high-quality EDD reports and collaborating with legal teams, requiring strong communication and analytical skills. Candidates should expect to work at least three days a week from the London office.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EDD, AML, or financial crime compliance within regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of global financial crime laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Skilled in analysing complex corporate structures and jurisdictional risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver enhanced due diligence for high-risk counterparties.
• Produce clear, high-quality EDD reports with risk assessments.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams for timely onboarding.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk counterparties and strategic transactions.
• Analyse complex ownership structures and assess financial crime risks, including sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media.
• Produce clear, high-quality EDD reports with risk assessments and recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and front‑office teams to ensure timely onboarding.
• Escalate material risks and contribute to governance and oversight processes.
• Support development of due diligence frameworks and contribute to MI reporting.
• Mentor junior analysts and stay informed on regulatory and geopolitical developments.
• Play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime risks by leading complex due diligence investigations, applying expert judgment to assess third‑party relationships, transactions and ownership structures across global jurisdictions.

Location

We work flexibly under our Flexible First working arrangements believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. The successful candidate will, however, need to be comfortable working from our London office at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EDD, AML, or financial crime compliance within regulated sectors. Energy commodities KYC experience is required.
• Understanding of energy and commodity markets and geopolitical risk.
• Strong knowledge of global financial crime laws and regulatory frameworks. Asia Pacific/Africa jurisdiction KYC experience is highly desirable.
• LNG specific KYC experience is highly desirable.
• Skilled in analysing complex corporate structures and jurisdictional risks.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing abilities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement across business functions.
• Commercially aware with sound regulatory judgement.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in due diligence tools (e.g., World‑Check, LexisNexis).
• Experience with OSINT techniques and platforms.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) preferred.

About the Company

We are Centrica! We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we're powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you're developing cutting‑edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes, your work here isn't just a job – it's a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.