KYC Onboarding Analyst

G MASS Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Junior KYC / Onboarding Analyst. This position involves supporting the client onboarding and KYC processes for alternative investment clients, including hedge funds and private equity. The ideal candidate will have 0-2 years' experience in KYC or compliance and a basic understanding of AML regulations. This role offers hands-on experience in financial crime compliance and is perfect for early-career professionals looking to build a foundation in the industry. Salary is up to £35k.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years' experience in KYC, AML, client onboarding, or compliance operations.
• Basic understanding of AML/KYC regulations and financial crime controls.
• Interest in Alternative Investments such as hedge funds or private equity.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end client onboarding and KYC process for Alternative Investment clients.
• Assist with the collection, review, and verification of KYC documentation.
• Perform initial CDD/EDD checks, including sanctions screening and PEP identification.
• Maintain accurate and complete client records within internal systems.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve documentation gaps.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

KYC understanding

Job description

G MASS are seeking a Junior KYC / Onboarding Analyst to support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence activities across the Alternative Investments side of the business.

This role will provide hands-on exposure to AML/KYC processes for complex fund structures, working closely with Compliance, Operations, and Front Office teams to ensure regulatory obligations are met in a timely and accurate manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in financial crime compliance within an alternative asset management environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end client onboarding and KYC process for Alternative Investment clients, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and other non-traditional investment vehicles
• Assist with the collection, review, and verification of KYC documentation (corporate, beneficial ownership, UBOs, control structures, investor documentation)
• Perform initial CDD/EDD checks, including sanctions screening, PEP identification, and adverse media reviews
• Maintain accurate and complete client records within internal KYC and onboarding systems
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Legal, Operations, Front Office) to resolve documentation gaps or onboarding queries

Requirements

• 0-2 years' experience in KYC, AML, client onboarding, or compliance operations (financial services or fund environment preferred)
• Basic understanding of AML/KYC regulations and financial crime controls
• Exposure to or interest in Alternative Investments (e.g. hedge funds, private equity, real assets)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Salary: up to £35k

Length: Initial 12 months, with view to extension