Senior KYC Analyst

SET Recruitment Consultants; Remote; GBP 637,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior KYC Analyst for a fully remote position. This role includes conducting client due diligence processes in compliance with regulations, assessing client risk, and verifying documentation. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in KYC or client onboarding within financial services. Advanced Excel skills and relevant certifications are advantageous. This is a superb opportunity to join a high-performing team in a global consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in KYC, AML, or client onboarding roles in financial services.
• Experience handling high-risk cases and cross-border compliance.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage client due diligence processes.
• Review and verify client documentation during onboarding and reviews.
• Participate in internal and external audits and quality assurance.

Skills

KYC due diligence

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Enhanced due diligence

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, or related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS)

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Job description

Senior KYC Analyst

R750k

Fully remote position

Superb career opportunity with global consultants in compliance, governance and financial crime. Join this high performing team and be responsible for conducting and managing end-to-end client due diligence (CDD / EDD / SDD) processes. This role supports compliance with internal policies and global regulatory requirements by reviewing and verifying client documentation during onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger events.

Key performance areas

• Perform KYC due diligence for individual and corporate clients across onboarding, refresh, and trigger review cycles.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high‑risk entities, including PEPs, NGOs, and offshore structures.
• Assess client risk using defined frameworks considering jurisdiction, ownership complexity, and industry.
• Verify client identities and documentation using internal systems and external tools.
• Perform screening for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media using platforms such as World-Check or LexisNexis.
• Escalate suspicious activity or red flags to Compliance or AML teams with supporting rationale.
• Participate in remediation, quality assurance reviews, and internal / external audits.
• Keep up‑to‑date with regulatory developments (e.g., FATF, JMLSG, FICA, EU AMLDs, FATCA, CRS, OFAC).

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Business, Risk Management, or a related field. OR equivalent experience
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are advantageous.
• 4–5 years’ experience in KYC, AML, or client onboarding roles in financial services or regulated sectors.
• Experience handling high‑risk cases, complex structures, and cross‑border compliance is preferred.
• Advanced Excel