Senior KYC Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior KYC Analyst for a fully remote position. You'll ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements by conducting end-to-end client due diligence processes. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years of experience in KYC/AML roles, along with a relevant degree and advanced skills in Excel. This role involves assessing client risks and handling high-risk cases in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC due diligence for individual and corporate clients.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk entities.
• Assess client risk using defined frameworks.
• Verify client identities and documentation.
• Perform screening for sanctions and adverse media.

Skills

KYC due diligence

Risk assessment

Regulatory awareness

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