KYC & Compliance Analyst: Detail‑Oriented Admin & Risk

Volta; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Volta is seeking a detail-oriented KYC & Admin Analyst to support the Finance team with KYC/KYB checks on clients, partners, and vendors, ensuring records stay accurate and audit-ready.

This role involves screening against sanctions and adverse lists, maintaining compliant documentation, and assisting with compliance reports for auditors while providing day-to-day administrative support.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in KYC, AML, compliance, or a related analyst role.
• Working knowledge of KYC/KYB, AML, and sanctions screening processes.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with sensitive documentation.
• Good organizational skills for high-volume case management.
• Strong written communication to document findings clearly.
• Proficiency with standard office software and quick to learn new tools.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to escalate issues.
• Relevant certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC/KYB due diligence checks on new and existing customers, partners, and vendors, verifying identity and ownership documentation.
• Screen individuals and entities against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media lists, escalating potential matches for further review.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of due diligence findings in compliance systems and trackers.
• Support periodic reviews and re-verification of existing clients based on risk rating and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of compliance reports, dashboards and documentation for internal stakeholders and auditors.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Finance team, including scheduling, correspondence, and document management.
• Help maintain and improve KYC checklists, templates, and internal process documentation.
• Respond to internal queries regarding KYC status and documentation requirements in a timely manner.
• Flag any unusual findings or potential red flags to senior team members.

Skills

KYC

AML

Compliance

Documentation

Communication

Tools familiarity

Proactive attitude

Job description

Volta is seeking a detail-oriented KYC & Admin Analyst to support the Finance team with KYC/KYB checks on clients, partners, and vendors, ensuring records stay accurate and audit-ready.

This role involves screening against sanctions and adverse lists, maintaining compliant documentation, and assisting with compliance reports for auditors while providing day-to-day administrative support.