Reverse KYC Officer

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

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the United Kingdom seeks a KYC / Compliance professional to manage KYC requests for clients. The role requires 2+ years of experience in compliance or KYC, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This position offers hybrid work opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Private Healthcare and lifestyle perks

Early finish Fridays in the summer

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension scheme after 1 year

Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year

Option to work from abroad for 1 month per year

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a compliance, KYC, or similar role.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle KYC-related interactions confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake and processing of incoming KYC requests.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients regarding KYC inquiries.
• Ensure regulatory adherence in handling requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of KYC and AML regulations

Proactive decision-making

Assertiveness

Education

Legal qualification (highly desirable)

Job description

Overview

Avantia Law is redefining legal services through AI-powered innovation. Since our launch in 2019, we have grown to help top-tier investment funds and asset managers handle routine legal and compliance work faster and more cost-efficiently. We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees, with an office in London for hybrid work or predominantly remote options. We have around 100 staff, a diverse workforce, and clear career prospects.

We are looking for a KYC / Compliance professional to join Avantia's Reverse KYC (RKYC) team. This role handles incoming KYC requests on behalf of Avantia's clients and serves as the primary point of contact for reverse KYC requests from counterparties, ensuring timely and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Requirements

• 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 lifestyle perks with Vitality
• 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)

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. 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, delivering exceptional results and building trust through every action.

We are building the future: We’re redefining the legal landscape through innovation and listening to our clients, forging a new path and shaping the next generation of law.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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