KYC Specialist

Location: London, hybrid (4 days per week)

Contract: Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

X4 are partnered with a leading commodities and energy trading business to hire a KYC Specialist to join a highly visible Compliance team supporting front office trading activity.

Sitting directly on the trading floor and partnering closely with traders and commercial teams, this role offers exceptional exposure to trading operations and the opportunity to play a key role in counter party onboarding, financial crime risk management and AML compliance within a fast‑paced trading environment.

• Conduct AML/KYC due diligence and onboarding reviews for new counter parties
• Perform ongoing monitoring, sanctions screening and periodic counter party re‑reviews
• Assess changes in counter party risk profiles and escalates issues where required
• Liaise with counter parties to obtain AML/KYC documentation and support onboarding processes
• Maintain accurate counter party records, systems and company databases
• Support QA activities and continuous improvement of AML/KYC processes and controls
• Partner with the MLRO and Compliance team to enhance AML procedures and documentation
• Provide guidance to the business on AML/KYC risks and regulatory requirements
• Ensure AML records are maintained in accordance with retention and regulatory standards

• AML/KYC/DD experience within commodities, trading or banking
• Account or counter party onboarding experience
• Confident stakeholder management across traders, business teams and external counter parties
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced commercial environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• AML/KYC or Compliance qualifications advantageous but not essential

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave, based in excellent central London offices with a hybrid working pattern of 4 days onsite to support close interaction with trading and compliance teams.

The package includes competitive salary, 10% non‑contributory pension, private medical/dental, gym allowance, travel insurance, life assurance, bike‑to‑work scheme, season ticket loan, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a discretionary end‑of‑contract performance bonus.