KYC Analyst - commodities

Investigo; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in the UK is seeking a KYC Specialist to conduct thorough onboarding and periodic reviews. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in due diligence, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in screening tools. This role requires being in the office 5 days a week for the first 6 months, fostering collaboration with front-office stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in due diligence or KYC in a financial environment.
• Ability to handle complex high-risk cases involving corporate structures.
• Advantageous language skills will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform onboarding and periodic KYC reviews of counterparties.
• Conduct sanctions and adverse media screening.
• Gather and verify complex documentation for risk assessments.
• Manage a personal caseload and meet deadlines.
• Liaise with front-office stakeholders on issues.

Skills

Due diligence

KYC reviews

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Strong university degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Screening tools and databases

Job description

This role focuses on risk-based analysis over routine box-ticking, providing expert support for onboarding and periodic reviews. You will partner closely with front-office stakeholders, ensuring robust compliance, thorough investigations, and timely completion of high-risk counterpart assessments in a dynamic, commercial environment.

You will need to be in the office 5 days per week in the first 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform onboarding, periodic, and event-driven KYC reviews of counterparties.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, escalating issues as needed.
• Gather, analyse, and verify complex documentation to support risk assessments.
• Apply sound judgment to deviations from standard requirements, documenting rationale and mitigating factors.
• Manage a personal caseload, collaborating with business teams to meet deadlines.
• Liaise with front-office stakeholders to clarify, escalate, and challenge issues constructively.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experiences in due diligence or KYC in a commercial or financial environment.
• Proven ability to handle complex, high-risk cases involving sophisticated corporate structures or PEPs.
• Excellent academic record with a strong university degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong proficiency in screening tools and databases.
• Advantageous language skills (e.g., Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese) will be a plus.
• Self-starter with strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.