Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

AML Analyst – Ongoing Due Diligence Remediation

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

£50,000 Base MAX

We are supporting a highly regulated financial services organisation with the appointment of experienced AML Analysts for a 12-month customer due diligence remediation programme.

This is a project-focused position responsible for reviewing and updating customer records, completing event-driven and periodic reviews, and ensuring outstanding due diligence requirements are resolved accurately and within agreed time frames.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete periodic KYC, CDD and ongoing due diligence reviews across a varied customer portfolio.
• Conduct trigger-event reviews following changes to customer activity, ownership, risk profile or other relevant circumstances.
• Review customer information and supporting documentation, identifying gaps or areas requiring remediation.
• Undertake enhanced due diligence on higher-risk customers and complex ownership structures.
• Assess source of funds and source of wealth information, investigating and challenging where necessary.
• Complete sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening investigations.
• Review customer risk classifications and determine whether existing ratings remain appropriate.
• Produce clear, well-supported risk assessments and recommendations.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain information and progress outstanding cases.
• Escalate financial crime concerns, project risks and delivery blockers appropriately.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to project reporting and management information.
• Work towards agreed quality, remediation and case-completion milestones.

Experience Required

• Previous experience completing KYC/CDD, ongoing due diligence, trigger-event or customer remediation reviews.
• Experience gained within banking or another regulated financial services environment.
• A sound understanding of UK AML requirements and broader financial crime risks.
• Confidence reviewing complex customer profiles and ownership structures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make clear, risk-based decisions.
• Excellent written communication and case-documentation skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider project team.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, particularly when managing a high-volume caseload.