Reverse KYC Officer

Avantia Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern legal services firm in London is looking for an experienced KYC/Compliance professional to manage KYC requests and ensure compliance with regulations. You will liaise with clients, oversee documentation accuracy, and maintain compliance with AML frameworks. This role provides an opportunity for growth with flexible working conditions, including an option to work remotely or abroad for short periods.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Comprehensive Private Healthcare

Pension scheme, enhanced after 1 year

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a compliance or KYC role within corporate banking.
• Strong ability to ensure accuracy in documentation and communication.
• Confidence in handling KYC-related interactions with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake and processing of all incoming KYC requests.
• Serve as the primary contact for KYC inquiries from clients.
• Review and analyse KYC documentation for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive decision-making

Education

Legal qualification (highly desirable)

Job description

About us

Avantia Law is redefining legal services through AI-powered innovation. Since our launch in 2019, we’ve experienced exceptional growth, helping top-tier investment funds and asset managers handle routine legal and compliance work faster and more cost-efficiently.

We are powered by AI but committed to our people.

We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees. We have an office in London for those wishing to spend some portion of their working time with colleagues, but employees are also welcome to work predominantly remotely. We have a truly diverse workforce, with members of staff coming from all corners of the world. There are around 100 of us at Avantia, so we’re small and friendly enough for you to get to know everyone and make an impact – but big enough to offer you great career prospects.

About the role

We are looking for a KYC/Compliance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join Avantia’s Reverse KYC (RKYC) team. This role will handle incoming KYC requests on behalf of Avantia’s clients, and you will serve as the primary point of contact for responding to reverse KYC requests from counterparties, ensuring timely and professional communication.

On a day to day basis, you will:

• Manage the intake and processing of all incoming KYC requests directly from clients and/or their counterparties, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding KYC requests, addressing inquiries related to global KYC requirements.
• Review and analyse KYC documentation provided by clients for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with both local and international regulatory requirements.
• Ensure regulatory adherence by handling requests in line with AML, KYC, and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all KYC requests and related documentation in our systems.
• Monitor and stay informed of evolving KYC/AML regulations and best practices globally.
• Prepare reports and provide updates on KYC request metrics and performance, highlighting trends and challenges related to global compliance.
• Make confident and informed decisions to resolve inquiries efficiently while upholding firm policies and standards.
• Prioritise and manage multiple requests efficiently in a high-pressure environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a compliance, KYC, or similar client-facing role within corporate banking.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure accuracy in documentation and communications.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Confidence and assertiveness in handling KYC-related interactions, including with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive decision-making ability with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring professional and effective interactions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage high volumes of compliance-related requests swiftly.
• Understanding of global KYC and AML regulatory frameworks and ability to apply them effectively.
• Legal qualification is highly desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare and lots of lifestyle perks with Vitality (medical history disregarded)
• Early finish Fridays in the summer
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme, enhanced after 1 year service
• Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year service
• Option to work from abroad for a max of 1 month per year (subject to policy & approval)

AVANTIA LAW - CORE VALUES

We empower our people

We trust our people to excel by giving them a voice, the freedom to grow, and the support they need to succeed. Together, we hold ourselves accountable and create meaningful impact—for our clients, our team, and our industry.

We champion excellence

Our values are at the heart of every decision we make. We stand by our commitments, consistently delivering exceptional results and building trust through every action. Excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s how we operate.

We are building the future

We’re redefining the legal landscape. Through innovation, challenging conventions and listening to our clients, we’re forging a new path and shaping the next generation of law.