Investment Operations & KYC Executive

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services recruitment agency is seeking an Investment Operations & KYC Executive in Edinburgh. This role offers an opportunity to deepen expertise in KYC and investment operations within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will have experience in investment operations and a strong understanding of UK AML regulations. Competitive salary and broader benefits package included.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Wider benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in investment operations is essential.
• Strong understanding of regulations regarding KYC and AML.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive KYC due diligence on clients.
• Review external documentation for ownership structures.
• Ensure compliance with UK AML regulations.
• Assess client risk profiles and recommend enhanced due diligence.
• Prepare reports documenting due diligence findings.

Skills

Experience in investment operations

Understanding of UK anti-money laundering (AML)

Knowledge of KYC systems

Experience in regulated financial services

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workloads

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description: We are working with our client, a leading financial services firm, who is recruiting for an Investment Operations & KYC Executive to join the team in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in KYC and investment operations while working within a supportive, high-performing team.

Skills/Experience

• Experience gained in investment operations
• Strong understanding of UK anti-money laundering (AML)
• Knowledge of KYC systems and databases is desirable
• Experience gained in regulated financial services
• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills for liaising with clients, internal stakeholders and internal team
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive KYC due diligence on clients to check identity and risk.
• Review external documentation including ownership structures, beneficial ownership, and controller information.
• Ensure all KYC activities comply fully with relevant UK AML regulations and best practices.
• Assess client risk profiles, recommend enhanced due diligence where necessary, and escalate potential concerns.
• Prepare reports documenting due diligence findings and support fund reporting processes.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues including compliance, legal, and operations, to facilitate client onboarding and investor communications.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16259

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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