Senior EDD Analyst

Konexo; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Konexo is seeking an experienced Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Specialist to join the Financial Crime function on an interim basis in Birmingham, working 3 days per week in the office. The role focuses on high-risk customer reviews, regulatory obligations and mitigating financial crime risk across the business.

You will work independently, navigate complex ownership structures and apply risk-based due diligence.

Qualifications

• Experience as an EDD Specialist, Financial Crime Analyst or KYC/AML Professional in banking.
• Strong experience conducting EDD reviews on high-risk customers.
• Excellent understanding of AML, KYC, sanctions and financial crime regulations.
• Experience reviewing complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership.
• Strong investigative, analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews on high-risk customers.
• Assess customer risk profiles and identify potential financial crime risks.
• Review and analyse complex ownership and control structures.
• Perform research using internal systems and external sources to support due diligence investigations.
• Escalate potential concerns and suspicious activity per policies.
• Maintain customer records and due diligence documentation to a high standard.
• Support ongoing monitoring activities and periodic customer reviews.
• Collaborate with Financial Crime, Compliance and operational stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Maintain awareness of AML, sanctions and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Enhanced Due Diligence

Financial Crime

KYC/AML

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Job description

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We are a full-service firm with deep sector and niche expertise, supporting clients across a wide range of complex legal and regulatory challenges.

We are purpose-led and values-driven, with a strong focus on enabling our clients, our communities, and our people to thrive.

Practice Group / Team: Konexo

Role: Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Specialist

Contract Type: Interim / Contract

Location: Birmingham

Working Model: 3 days per week in the office

Start Date: ASAP

About Konexo

Konexo was established in 2011 as part of Eversheds Sutherland and is a pioneer in alternative legal and compliance services. We deliver a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance solutions, supported by advanced technology, smart systems and specialist expertise.

Working closely with our Financial Services legal teams, we partner with clients to deliver complex regulatory, risk, compliance and transformation programmes across banking, payments, asset management, fintech and wider financial services sectors.

The Opportunity

We are supporting a banking client in the appointment of an experienced Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Specialist to join their Financial Crime function on an interim basis.

This role will focus on conducting complex Enhanced Due Diligence reviews, supporting regulatory obligations and helping to mitigate financial crime risk across the business. We are looking to speak with professionals who have a strong background in EDD within a banking environment and are comfortable managing high-risk customer reviews and investigations.

This is a hands-on opportunity requiring an individual who can work independently, navigate complex ownership structures and apply a risk-based approach to customer due diligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence reviews on high-risk customers.
• Assess customer risk profiles and identify potential financial crime risks.
• Review and analyse complex ownership and control structures.
• Perform research using internal systems and external sources to support due diligence investigations.
• Escalate potential concerns and suspicious activity in line with internal policies and procedures.
• Ensure all customer records and due diligence documentation are maintained to a high standard.
• Support ongoing monitoring activities and periodic customer reviews.
• Work closely with Financial Crime, Compliance and operational stakeholders to resolve queries and risk issues.
• Maintain awareness of relevant AML, sanctions and financial crime regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and quality assurance initiatives where required.

Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience working as an EDD Specialist, Financial Crime Analyst or KYC/AML Professional within a banking environment.
• Strong experience conducting Enhanced Due Diligence reviews on high-risk customers.
• Excellent understanding of AML, KYC, sanctions and wider financial crime regulations.
• Experience reviewing complex corporate structures and beneficial ownership arrangements.
• Strong investigative, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Previous banking experience is essential.
• Available to work 3 days per week in the Birmingham office.
• Available to start at short notice or immediately.