KYC Analyst – Private Markets

Taylor Root; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Taylor Root partners with a VC-backed tech business in London, transforming AML, KYC and investor onboarding for private markets. You will review complex onboarding files and quality assure KYC/AML assessments, collaborating with clients and product/engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in KYC/AML, investor onboarding or due diligence, with experience in fund structures and LP onboarding. Office-based role with competitive salary and equity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in KYC, AML, investor onboarding or client due diligence.
• Experience with private markets, fund onboarding or investor due diligence processes.
• Strong understanding of LP onboarding and fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Review and quality assure KYC/AML assessments against source documents.
• Conduct due diligence on complex investor structures (LPs, trusts, funds).
• Assess ownership chains, PEPs, sanctions and adverse media findings.
• Support enhanced due diligence including source of wealth/funds.
• Collaborate with clients to navigate onboarding requirements.
• Assist with periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to product development.

Skills

KYC/AML expertise

Investor onboarding

Due diligence

Job description

Private Markets & Investor Onboarding

London (Office-Based) | Competitive Salary + Equity

We’re partnering with an innovative, VC-backed technology business that is transforming AML, KYC and investor onboarding across the private markets sector. Working with leading asset managers, fund administrators and financial institutions, they are using AI and workflow technology to modernise what has historically been a highly manual process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a KYC Analyst with strong private markets, fund onboarding or investor due diligence experience who wants to work at the intersection of compliance, operations and technology.

You’ll be responsible for reviewing complex investor onboarding files, providing quality assurance on KYC and AML assessments, and supporting clients through sophisticated onboarding scenarios. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll work directly with private market investors and fund structures while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to help shape future solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and quality assure KYC and KYB assessments against source documentation.
• Conduct due diligence on complex investor structures, including trusts, family offices, feeder funds, offshore vehicles and limited partnerships.
• Assess UBO ownership chains, PEPs, sanctions and adverse media findings.
• Support enhanced due diligence investigations, including source of wealth and source of funds reviews.
• Work closely with clients to navigate challenging onboarding requirements.
• Assist with periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring activity.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to product development initiatives.

About You

To be considered, you must have private markets or investor onboarding experience and be comfortable reviewing complex investor structures.

You will likely have:

• 2+ years’ experience in KYC, AML, investor onboarding or client due diligence.
• Experience gained within a fund administrator, private equity firm, asset manager, private bank, alternatives business or specialist RegTech supporting private markets clients.
• Strong understanding of LP onboarding, beneficial ownership assessments and complex fund structures.
• Hands‑on CDD and EDD experience.
• Knowledge of AML, sanctions and financial crime regulations.
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills.

Particularly Relevant Experience

• Private Equity
• Private Credit
• Infrastructure Funds
• Real Estate Funds
• Fund Administration
• Alternatives Asset Management
• Investor Services / Transfer Agency
• Closed‑Ended Funds

This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex investor onboarding challenges and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of compliance technology within the private markets industry.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.