KYC & AML Assistant Vice President

Adecco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an AVP level KYC Analyst in London. The role involves supporting strategic initiatives in transaction banking by ensuring thorough KYC compliance and documentation during the onboarding process. Responsibilities include analyzing customer files, coordinating with different teams, and providing operational support. The ideal candidate should have experience in KYC/AML within the financial sector, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. Knowledge of trade finance operations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the financial sector as a KYC/AML analyst.
• Knowledge of trade finance and transaction banking operations and products.
• Ability to review work carefully and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in KYC and MI operations.
• Conduct KYC on-boarding and periodic reviews of client files.
• Validate customer documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain continuous contact with stakeholders to keep records updated.
• Conduct investigative analysis and escalate issues related to risk rating.

Skills

KYC/AML analysis

Flexibility in problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Accord

EIC GBR

LIQ

Job description

AML/ KYC AVP

Compliance & AML Control Group, Global Trade Finance Department

Duration: 6 months

Location: London

Job Summary

One of our large financial clients is currently looking for an AVP level KYC Analyst to support strategic initiatives across transaction banking business. This position is expected to provide hands‑on operational support for account opening processes in Transaction Banking. This role bridges strategic coordination and practical execution, contributing to both innovation and client service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff (AVP, VP level and above) as part of deal teams in the marketing for, origination of, and execution of, KYC and MI support as needed
• Conduct, process and/or check the KYC on‑boarding/periodic reviews of client files in all relevant systems, ensuring efficient and effective completion of designated tasks and adherence to current procedures
• Compile and/or check KYC documentation requirements for on-boarding/periodic reviews
• Validate information/documentation supplied by customers, and/or product sales/marketing officers for completeness, adequacy, and accuracy, ensuring documentation is fit for purpose in line with internal and external requirements
• Have full knowledge of the CDD Procedures and system functionality to ensure customer onboarding and reviews are completed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with the Financial Crime Middle Office (FCMO) and Product Sales/Marketing Officers to prepare/monitor any necessary exceptional handling, deferral, risk re‑classification, file notes with detailed rationale, and monitor as appropriate
• Act as point of contact for Product Sales Officers and relevant stakeholders, including FCMO and coverage teams, providing help, guidance and advice on Customer Due Diligence
• Maintain continuous contact with FCMO and customers where needed to keep customer file updated
• Conduct investigative analysis of issues arising during on-boarding/periodic review processes, providing feedback and evidence to group head, product sales/marketing officers, FCMO and MLRO as required
• Escalate any issue that potentially impacts the risk rating of the customer
• Prepare PowerPoint slides and other materials for internal presentations, including extracting relevant data from systems

Qualifications

• Experience working in the financial sector as a KYC/AML analyst
• Knowledge of trade finance and transaction banking operations and products (desirable)
• Knowledge of internal systems Accord, EIC GBR, LIQ (advantage)
• Review work carefully and thoroughly to ensure quality and meet deadlines
• Report routinely and update immediate management promptly to avoid surprises
• Think flexibly and creatively to solve problems and be open to new approaches within the role
• Proactively suggest changes to improve current processes and operating procedures
• Be self‑motivated and trusted by other group members as someone who plays a key role in contributing to the delivery of the group's objectives