Onboarding Analyst

VFX Financial PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Equity opportunities

Hybrid work

Incentive trip

Learning budget

Social events

Office fruit & drinks

Job summary

VFX Financial PLC seeks an Onboarding Analyst to support first line of defence across a global client portfolio. You will conduct risk assessments, document onboarding decisions, and collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Relationship Management to resolve queries and ensure regulatory alignment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in onboarding/KYC within fintech or a regulated sector, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 rationale for onboarding decisions.
• 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.

Skills

KYC knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Job description

About VFX

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, six 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.

Key Responsibilities

KYC, Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

• 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)

• Competitive salary

• 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

PSP & CSOP Details

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.