KYC Analyst

Black Swan Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in London is seeking a KYC Analyst to perform KYC checks and risk assessments. This role offers a competitive salary, a significant bonus, and opportunities for career growth in a high-performing environment. Candidates should have 2-4 years of KYC experience and a strong understanding of relevant regulations. Interested applicants should send their CV to the provided email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Considerable bonus

Career progression

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in a KYC role in trading or banking.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, and sanctions regulations.
• Highly ambitious and impact-driven.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough KYC checks on new and existing counterparties.
• Conduct risk assessments reviewing corporate structures.
• Collaborate with teams to gather and validate documentation.

Skills

KYC checks

AML regulations

Risk assessment

Documentation validation

Job description

KYC Analyst

London (5x a week in Victoria office)

Trading

About the Role

Black Swan Group is working with a leading trading firm to hire a KYC Analyst for their London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) checks on new and existing counterparties, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, reviewing corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and source of wealth/funds.
• Collaborate with front office, compliance, and legal teams to gather and validate documentation.
• Maintain accurate KYC records in line with global AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve potential compliance or reputational risks.
• Support ongoing projects and initiatives within the compliance/KYC function.

Requirements

• 2-4 years experience in a KYC role in London, within trading or banking - Essential.
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, and sanctions regulations (UK, EU, OFAC, FATF).
• Highly ambitious, looking to make a real impact in Compliance.
• Based in the UK with full rights to work in the UK.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, considerable bonus and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a global market leader in trading.
• Exposure to complex and international KYC cases.
• Career progression and professional development within a high-performing environment.

If you're interested, please apply or send your CV to [e-mail]