Job title: KYC Analyst - Wealth Management
Job type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, UK

Job Description

KYC Analyst - Wealth Management

Location: Basildon (Full Time office based)

Salary/Day Rate: £45k-£55k

Full Time / Permanent

KYC Analyst

 

Deerfoot Recruitment is assisting Wealth Management recruiting for a KYC Analyst to join a dynamic and fast-paced compliance team within the Asset and Wealth Management sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring adherence to UK regulatory standards, focusing on performing Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, Identity & Verification (ID&V), and conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for a wide range of clients, including private individuals, corporates, and legal entities.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct ID&V checks for private individuals, corporate entities, and complex structures
  • Perform KYC reviews, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements
  • Carry out Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk clients, including assessing ownership structures and verifying source of funds/wealth
  • Monitor transactions to identify suspicious activity and escalate when necessary
  • Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices
  • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve compliance queries

 

Key Requirements:

  • 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 with transaction monitoring and conducting EDD
  • Familiarity with KYC screening tools such as World-Check, Refinitiv, and LexisNexis
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail

 

Desirable:

  • Professional certifications (ICA, CAMS, or equivalent AML/KYC qualification)
  • Experience in banking, fintech, or investment firms

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to further develop their career in the financial crime and compliance sector. The position offers a hybrid working model, with a competitive salary and potential for career progression.

 

To apply, please submit your CV today!