Senior KYC Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm specializing in financial services is seeking a Senior KYC Analyst in Leeds. The role involves conducting KYC activities and ensuring compliance with various regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in AML KYC functions and a related degree, along with strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in AML KYC or related compliance functions.
• Knowledge of European KYC/AML regulations including Dodd-Frank, EMIR, FATCA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC CDD, EDD, and SEDD activities for GBM Europe customers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Support process improvements for data quality and AML controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, audit, or related field

CAMS certification

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Senior KYC Analyst, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Albany Beck

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

Job Description:

Location: London (Hybrid)

Company: Albany Beck

Employment Type: Permanent

About Albany Beck

Albany Beck is a consultancy firm partnering with forward-thinking organizations in financial services and beyond. We specialize in delivering high-impact, flexible solutions through deep industry expertise and dynamic talent. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and integrity—values we expect every team member to uphold.

Role Overview

The Senior KYC Analyst performs KYC activities, including GBM new customer onboarding, trigger events, and regulatory onboarding across all risk levels. Responsibilities include conducting CDD, EDD, SEDD, AML, ATF, sanctions, adverse news screening, and applicable regulations such as EMIR, Dodd-Frank, FATCA, CRS, and FCA client categorization (MiFID II). The role also involves supporting the GBM Onboarding management to improve processes, controls, and data quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Conduct KYC CDD, EDD, SEDD activities for GBM Europe customers, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Perform thorough analysis to support accurate Customer Risk Ratings (CRR).
• Review clients based on risk levels using available information.
• Prepare and conduct client outreach efficiently and transparently, keeping stakeholders informed.
• Identify and escalate issues or risks promptly.
• Ensure accurate data entry into Fenergo and update operational trackers.
• Maintain high-quality KYC work with timeliness and completeness, conducting file repairs as needed.
• Deepen knowledge of regulations and share best practices with the team.
• Support process improvements to enhance effectiveness, data quality, and AML controls.
• Ensure operational activities adhere to risk management frameworks and compliance guidelines.

Key Skills and Attributes

• At least 1 year of experience in AML KYC or related compliance functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, audit, or related field; CAMS certification is desirable.
• Knowledge of European KYC/AML regulations, including CANDER, Dodd-Frank, EMIR, FATCA.
• Understanding of banking and capital markets products, services, and workflows.
• Good judgment, responsibility, and ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; team player.
• Ability to operate effectively under stress with changing priorities.