Senior AML/KYC & Onboarding Specialist

LHV Bank; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Open and inclusive culture

Fantastic offices

Private health insurance

Life assurance – 4 x salary

Income protection – 75%

25 days holiday + 3 days

Employee discounts

Job summary

LHV Bank is seeking a Senior Anti-Financial Crime & Onboarding Analyst to support first line controls and client onboarding in SME Lending. You will assist with KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, onboarding quality assurance, and ongoing process improvements.

Reporting to the AFC & Onboarding Manager, you’ll collaborate with Risk, Lending, Operations and Compliance to maintain high control standards and timely onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in a KYC, AML, or compliance role within a financial institution.
• Familiarity with UK AML regulations, JMLSG guidance, and FCA Handbook.
• Ability to review customer documentation and assess risk.

Responsibilities

• Support CDD/EDD and transaction monitoring to ensure AML/KYC compliance.
• Review customer documentation and perform sanctions/PEP checks.
• Assist with MI reporting and continuous improvement of AML/KYC processes.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to frontline colleagues on AML/KYC requirements.

Skills

KYC/AML experience

UK regulatory knowledge

Screening tools

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Analytical mindset

Team player

Tools

LexisNexis

ComplyAdvantage

RiskNarrative

Dow Jones

Job description

LHV Bank is seeking a Senior Anti-Financial Crime & Onboarding Analyst to support first line controls and client onboarding in SME Lending. You will assist with KYC/EDD, sanctions screening, onboarding quality assurance, and ongoing process improvements.

Reporting to the AFC & Onboarding Manager, you’ll collaborate with Risk, Lending, Operations and Compliance to maintain high control standards and timely onboarding.