Onboarding Analyst

VFX Financial; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Profit Share Plan (PSP)

Equity opportunities via CSOP

Hybrid working 3 days per week at Aldg

Annual incentive trip abroad

Learning & development budget

Regular socials

Resumo da oferta

VFX Financial is hiring an Onboarding Analyst to support first-line defence for a global client portfolio. You will conduct KYC, due diligence and risk assessments to ensure compliant onboarding in line with regulatory requirements and banking partners.

You will collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Relationship Management and Transaction Monitoring, helping to resolve queries and strengthen onboarding processes across jurisdictions.

Qualificações

• Experience in onboarding/KYC within fintech, payments or regulated sectors.
• Understanding of CDD/EDD requirements and sanctions/PEP screening.
• Familiarity with onboarding workflows and due diligence processes.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct risk assessments aligned to risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
• Escalate higher-risk or complex cases to Senior Analysts or 2nd line Compliance.
• Maintain records, audit trails and rationale for onboarding decisions.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Relationship Management and Transaction Monitoring.

Conhecimentos

KYC

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Law

Ferramentas

Onboarding systems

Case management tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

VFX Financial is one of the UK’s fastest-growing FinTechs, helping complex organisations move, manage, and protect money across borders. Built for specialist sectors, multi-jurisdiction structures, and high-compliance environments, we support businesses whose needs go beyond standard banking. We’re selective about who we work with because exceptional service requires focus and commitment.

With six international offices, five regulatory licences, and an 83% CAGR over the past three years, we’re scaling rapidly and earning industry recognition along the way — including the Financial Times FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026, CNBC UK’s Top Fintech Companies 2025, Wealth & Finance FinTech Awards 2026, and the Business Growth Award from Business Awards UK.

Behind it all is a team of ambitious VFXers united by collective ownership, a focus on growth, and a shared passion for solving complex problems.

About the Role

We’re seeking an Onboarding Analyst to support our first line of defence across a global client portfolio.

You will conduct KYC, due diligence and risk assessments to ensure clients are onboarded in line with regulatory requirements, VFX’s risk appetite, and the expectations of our tier-1 banking partners. Your work will directly support secure client activation and the integrity of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments aligned to VFX’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
• Escalate higher-risk or complex cases to Senior Analysts or 2nd line Compliance.
• Maintain robust records, audit trails and clear rationale for onboarding decisions.

Risk Decisioning & Governance

• Conduct thorough risk assessments aligned to VFX’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
• Escalate higher-risk or complex cases to Senior Analysts or 2nd line Compliance.
• Maintain robust records, audit trails, and rationale for all onboarding decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Relationship Management and Transaction Monitoring to resolve queries and obtain required information.
• Share observations on emerging onboarding patterns, typologies or risks.
• Support MI preparation and assist with data or documentation requests for audits or reviews.

Process & Control Enhancement

• Support enhancements to onboarding processes, documentation and workflow efficiency.
• Participate in ongoing systems, policy and control improvements.

Candidate Profile

• Clear communicator with strong written skills and the ability to explain findings concisely.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and able to apply structured thinking to KYC and onboarding assessments.
• Calm, precise and dependable under time-sensitive conditions.
• Proactive, curious and eager to grow within a regulated, fast-moving environment.
• Collaborative, with a willingness to build relationships across multiple teams.

Preferred Background

• 1–3+ years’ experience in onboarding/KYC within fintech, payments, banking or another regulated sector.
• Understanding of corporates and complex organisational structures, CDD/EDD requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Familiarity with sanctions/PEP screening and risk-based decision-making.
• Experience with onboarding workflows, KYC documentation and due diligence processes.
• Comfortable using onboarding or case management systems.
• Experience onboarding high-risk clients across a range of jurisdictions.

Benefits at VFX

We offer more than just perks — we offer ownership.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Profit Share Plan (PSP)
• Potential equity opportunities via the Company Share Option Plan (CSOP)
• Hybrid working 3-days per week at our Aldgate office
• Annual all-expenses paid company incentive trip abroad
• Flexible learning & development budget
• Weekly events like Supper Club, Thursday Happy Hour & regular socials
• Fresh fruit, breakfast staples & fully stocked drinks fridge in the office

At VFX, the biggest benefit is the opportunity to act like an owner. Through our Profit Share Scheme (PSP), every team member has a stake in the business by sharing in the profits.

To show you what that looks like, in 2025, PSP participants received over £1,000,000. Historically, VFX has also offered equity opportunities via Company Share Option Plan (CSOP), where more than 80% of eligible VFXers chose to become shareholders — a powerful reflection of the belief and commitment that drives VFX forward.

If you care about building something meaningful, take pride in your work, and are motivated by impact — you’ll thrive here.

Next Steps

If you are successful, you will be contacted for an initial call with the People Ops Team, followed by a 1st stage technical Teams interview, and culminating with an in-person final stage interview at our London office.