KYC Business Analyst

Salary

£400-500pd Inside IR35

Remote in UK

emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions.

We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values:
Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Analyst to support the delivery of a KYC tool within a major transformation programme for a global banking organisation. The role is critical to ensuring that robust business requirements are captured, analysed, and documented to enable the successful implementation of scalable and compliant KYC solutions.

• Drive the refinement of business requirements using materials from the solution design and capability definition phases.
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders to elicit, define, and document detailed requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and lead requirement‑gathering sessions to ensure comprehensive understanding and alignment.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and challenge incoming requirements to ensure feasibility and value relative to cost, effort, and timelines.
• Produce and maintain clear, standardised documentation and business analysis artefacts.
• Conduct research and in‑depth analysis to support solution design and delivery.
• Work closely with Feature Owners to monitor progress, provide status updates, and manage risks and issues.
• Proactively identify and suggest improvements to business processes or solution approaches to maximize value.

• 10+ years of experience in global banking or financial services environments.
• Strong domain expertise in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC).
• Proven track record in supporting large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Self‑starter with the ability to take ownership and drive tasks to completion.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Collaborative and team‑focused mindset.
• In‑depth understanding of financial crime risk and control frameworks.
• Familiarity with Risk‑Based Approach (RBA) methodologies and implementation.
• A passion for developing structured, high‑quality solutions and documentation.
• Comfort working in fast‑paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.

• Providing our people with a supportive culture, rooted in our values and driven by our purpose.
• Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration, well‑being, and learning and development.
• Providing increased agility and flexibility within our hybrid working model.
• Investing in employees’ growth through ongoing training and development.
• Autonomy to take ownership of projects, making decisions and demonstrating individual expertise.
• Providing a transparent performance and career management experience.

• Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems, bringing structure and meticulous analysis and planning, acting, and taking decisions with little strategic direction.
• Build, develop and sustain trusted senior client relationships in the C‑suite by remaining highly attuned to client needs.
• Drive, enable and support the business, partnering with our leaders, clients, and consultants across our practices to take the best of emagine to our clients through opportunity identification/qualification, solution development/presentation.

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential.

emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin.