KYC Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a KYC specialist to conduct comprehensive Know Your Customer reviews for financial institutions. The role includes detailed analysis of customer documentation, executing due diligence, and ensuring compliance with global regulations. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess substantial experience in KYC or AML compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in KYC, AML, or financial crime role.
• Strong understanding of global KYC regulations like FATF and EU AML directives.
• Familiarity with risk rating models and sanctions screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC reviews for new and existing clients across all segments.
• Perform analysis of documentation to assess customer risk profiles.
• Execute CDD and EDD in accordance with policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

KYC Compliance

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law

Globally recognized KYC certification

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Dow Jones

Job description

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Abicco.org is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated to connecting top-tier compliance professionals with leading financial institutions worldwide. Focusing on AML, KYC, and Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) domains, we ensure high-integrity talent sourcing for banks, fintechs, and investment firms.

Role Description

• Conduct end-to-end Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for both new client onboarding and existing customers, across retail, corporate, and institutional segments.
• Perform detailed analysis of customer documentation and data to verify identity, ownership structure, and assess customer risk profiles.
• Execute Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) in line with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct comprehensive sanction screening, including PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) checks, adverse media, and watchlist screening using industry-standard tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis, Dow Jones).
• Identify discrepancies, incomplete KYC information, or potential red flags, and escalate to the compliance or risk management team as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, or related field including globally recognized KYC certification.
• 1–5 years of experience in a KYC, AML, or financial crime role.
• Strong understanding of global KYC regulations (e.g., FATF, EU AML directives, local AML acts).
• Familiarity with risk rating models, sanctions screening, and PEP identification.