Senior Onboarding & CDD/AML Risk Analyst

Leapfrog Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapfrog Limited is seeking an experienced regulatory specialist to manage complex client onboarding, focusing on CDD, AML and risk assessment.

You will lead end-to-end onboarding, perform screening, obtain documentation, and work with Compliance to mitigate risks while driving process improvements. The role also involves mentoring junior colleagues and maintaining robust audit trails.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in onboarding, CDD or AML in financial services.
• Excellent knowledge of Jersey and/or Guernsey AML/CFT regime and CDD processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in a law firm or banking environment preferred.
• ICA Advanced Certificate or Diploma in CDD/AML or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for complex clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Perform screening checks, analyse results and identify matters requiring further investigation.
• Liaise with clients to obtain customer due diligence documentation and verify identity, beneficial ownership and other required information.
• Work closely with Compliance to identify, assess and mitigate risks throughout the onboarding process.
• Maintain accurate onboarding records and clear audit trails, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Collaborate with fee earners to facilitate the timely closure of completed matters and support effective matter lifecycle management.
• Identify, propose and implement improvements to onboarding processes and workflows.
• Act as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and encouraging consistent best practice across the team.
• Support the training, development and upskilling of junior colleagues.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

CDD processes

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Regulatory procedures

Education

ICA Advanced Certificate

Diploma in CDD/AML

Tools

Intapp

Job description

Leapfrog Limited is seeking an experienced regulatory specialist to manage complex client onboarding, focusing on CDD, AML and risk assessment.

You will lead end-to-end onboarding, perform screening, obtain documentation, and work with Compliance to mitigate risks while driving process improvements. The role also involves mentoring junior colleagues and maintaining robust audit trails.