Ongoing Due Diligence Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

LGT Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP seeks an AML/KYC specialist to lead client reviews in line with FCA/JFSC guidelines. ICA AML qualified with at least three years’ experience in a similar role is preferred.

You will manage risk grading, perform due diligence, and coordinate with Investment Managers to ensure timely, compliant file remediation while maintaining high attention to detail and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• ICA AML qualification with at least three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Good communication with colleagues and documents.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking periodic AML/KYC client reviews per schedule.
• Complete due diligence reviews to ensure documentation aligns with policy and FCA/JFSC requirements.
• Perform screening of individuals and entities using SmartSearch/LexisNexis/Google.
• Review recent transactional activity against client profiles.
• Review the Structure Chart for accuracy and completeness.
• Liaise with the Investment Manager to address action points and obtain fresh documents.
• Review Investment attestation on client circumstance.
• Perform Risk Grading review and interpret H/M/L CDD factors.
• Manage periodic review tracker and ensure targets are met with quality outputs.
• Manage workloads and pro-actively take on additional tasks as required.

Skills

AML/CDD knowledge

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Education

ICA AML qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham and Bristol. The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs.
Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are our core values. As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector. We have over £29 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking periodic AML/KYC client reviews in accordance with the periodic review schedule including:
• Complete review of client due diligence to ensure the documentation and information collected is accurate and ensuring they are in line with our group policy and compliant with local regulatory guidelines set by the FCA and JFSC AML/CFT Handbook, including checking ID&V
• Ensure that our files are compliant with all applicable regulatory and AML/CFT requirements
• Perform screening of relevant individuals and entities using SmartSearch/LexisNexis/Google
• Review recent transactional activity against client profiles
• Review the Structure Chart of accuracy to ensure all parties are noted on files/systems
• Liaise with the Investment Manager/Assistant to ensure all action points are addressed, remediated and documentation/information is obtained in a timely manner, obtaining fresh documents is expired/missing
• Review Investment attestation on client circumstance
• Perform Risk Grading review and be able to interpret information relating to H/M/L CDD risk factors
• Manage and maintain the periodic review tracker and update management of progress, ensuring that targets are met at all times and quality outputs delivered
• Managing allocated workloads and pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administration tasks, as required by your manager

Your profile

Key Skills and Technical Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of AML/CDD requirements - The ideal candidate will be ICA qualified in AML and have at least three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team are important for collaborating with colleagues and providing feedback on documents.
• Competency in Microsoft packages. Training will be provided for other in-house programs, as required.

Good knowledge and practical experience of current industry AML/CFT handbook legislation, regulation and operating working practices is essential.

Transparency is important to us. That is why you will find everything that matters to us on our website – plus everything you should know about us before you meet us in person, open an account or apply for a job. That includes, for example, the history of the Princely Family, which is closely intertwined with our own.