KYC & AML Analyst – Manchester (Hybrid)

Elevate Legal Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

On-site in Manchester

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an experienced KYC/AML Analyst for a 3-month interim assignment in Manchester. You will conduct due diligence, sanctions screening and client onboarding reviews in a regulated legal environment.

The hybrid, on-site role requires strong AML knowledge, CDD/EDD, and effective collaboration with legal and risk teams to ensure compliant and timely onboarding. Ideal candidates bring experience in law firms or regulated settings and are meticulous, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a KYC, AML, CDD, Compliance, or Client Onboarding role, ideally within a law firm, professional services firm, or regulated financial environment.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, sanctions screening, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and financial crime compliance frameworks.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting complex corporate structures and identifying ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs).
• Familiarity with electronic screening and verification tools, with SmartSearch experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive KYC, CDD, AML, sanctions, and conflict checks in accordance with regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Review and assess complex client structures, including corporate entities, trusts, partnerships, and beneficial ownership arrangements.
• Perform risk-based due diligence and elevate any financial crime or reputational concerns where appropriate.
• Support the end-to-end client and matter onboarding process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all compliance checks.
• Analyse client documentation and identify any gaps or inconsistencies requiring further investigation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance documentation is completed to a high standard.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including legal teams and compliance colleagues, to resolve onboarding queries efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and guidance, including AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and LSAG requirements.

Skills

KYC

AML

CDD

Compliance

Client Onboarding

Sanctions

UBOs

Tools

SmartSearch

Job description

Elevate is seeking an experienced KYC/AML Analyst for a 3-month interim assignment in Manchester. You will conduct due diligence, sanctions screening and client onboarding reviews in a regulated legal environment.

The hybrid, on-site role requires strong AML knowledge, CDD/EDD, and effective collaboration with legal and risk teams to ensure compliant and timely onboarding. Ideal candidates bring experience in law firms or regulated settings and are meticulous, with strong analytical and