KYC Analyst – Essex

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a boutique investment firm.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct ID checks for private individuals, corporate entities, and other complex structures.
• Perform KYC reviews in line with UK regulatory requirements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Carry out Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk clients, including assessing ownership structures, adverse media screening, and source of funds/wealth verification.
• Monitor client transactions to detect potential suspicious activity, escalating where necessary.
• Review and assess KYC documentation for new clients and periodic reviews for existing ones.
• Ensure adherence to AML, CTF, and other financial crime prevention regulations.
• Assist in the investigation of high-risk transactions
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve compliance-related queries.
• Keep up to date with UK regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Maintain the overall standard the FCA expects firms to adhere to.
• Abide by the FCA Individual Conduct rules.
• Complete any training assigned by the company
• Complete any professional qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous experience in a KYC/AML role within a regulated financial services firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK AML regulations, JMLSG Guidance, and FCA requirements.
• Hands-on experience conducting EDD on complex clients (e.g., high-risk individuals, corporate structures, trusts).
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring and identifying red flags for suspicious activity.
• Experience using KYC screening tools (e.g., World-Check, Refinitiv, Dow Jones, LexisNexis).
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for dealing with internal stakeholders and regulators.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills

For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby