Global KYC/Enhanced Due Diligence Specialist

Northern Trust Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking an experienced KYC/EDD specialist to join the Global Financial Crime Compliance team in London. This role supports the second line of defense, manages KYC/EDD activities, and partners with the first line to drive policy adherence and risk reduction.

You will oversee complex customer reviews, provide AML/KYC guidance, and contribute to a global transformation program while ensuring regulatory compliance across regions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial services compliance or risk management.
• Extensive AML/KYC/CDD/EDD knowledge.
• Experience supporting KYC transformation in a global financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of FCC-related laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee KYC/EDD activities in second line of defense, including policy, oversight and risk issue resolution.
• Support a multi-year KYC transformation program with first line of defense.
• Lead a team of EDD professionals onboarding high-risk clients and periodic reviews.
• Provide AML/KYC guidance and effective challenge as needed.
• Collaborate with first line to centralize KYC/EDD processes globally.
• Ensure controls are followed across regions and entities.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits and assurance testing.
• Identify risks proactively and implement corrective actions.
• Enhance KYC/CDD/EDD reporting to governance bodies.
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

KYC/CDD/EDD

AML compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

## Global KYC/Enhanced Due Diligence SpecialistApplylocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 31, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: R157126**About Northern Trust** As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. **About the Role**An experienced Know Your Customer (KYC)/Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) subject matter expert is being recruited in the Global Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) function in the second line of defense to manage and oversee KYC/EDD processes and controls across the firm’s global footprint. The role reports to the Global Head of KYC/EDD and located in London or Chicago.**Key Responsibilities:*** Managing KYC/EDD activities performed in the second line of defense including KYC policy/standards, advisory, oversight, assurance and resolution of risk issues/escalations* Supporting a multi-year KYC transformation program partnering with the first line of defense to drive enhancements to systems and controls in line with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational needs* Acting as subject matter expert to support a team of EDD professionals that onboard and perform periodic review of high-risk and complex customer relationships, ensuring effective management of financial crime risks* Providing AML/KYC advice and guidance, and effective challenge as required* Working closely with the first line of defense to drive centralization and efficiency in KYC/ EDD processes and controls, ensuring a globally consistent approach* Ensuring controls are adhered to by business functions in all regions, countries and legal entities across the firm’s global footprint* Supporting regulatory examinations, internal audits, and other assurance testing reviews* Proactively identifying risks and taking corrective action to implement solutions to improve control effectiveness; managing risk issues and escalations* Enhancing reporting on KYC/CDD/EDD and providing regular updates to various governance bodies* Managing multiple projects and meeting timely deadlines**Knowledge/Experience**The successful candidate will benefit from having:* Significant experience in financial services compliance or risk management;* Significant years of anti-money-laundering (including KYC/CDD/EDD);* Strong knowledge of risk management processes and controls;* Prior experience supporting KYC transformation in a global financial institution;* Knowledge of business(es), products and services.*The successful candidate will display;** Strong technical competence and subject matter expertise in KYC/CDD/EDD* In-depth knowledge of applicable FCC-related laws and regulations and ability to apply this to the company’s business* Ability to proactively identify, analyze and manage FCC-related risks* Ability to drive multiple initiatives at the same time and deliver high-quality outcomes* Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships* Strong teamwork and communication skills **Work Authorization** Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories. **Working with Us** As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities. **Reasonable Accommodation** Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.