KYC Analyst

Overview

Location: Central London (hybrid, 4 days a week)

Industry: Commodities/Energy Trading

Type: 12 months FTC

A leading global commodities and energy trading organisation seeking a KYC Analyst to join its growing Compliance function in London.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) framework, working closely with trading desks, business support teams, counter parties, and senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management.

• Conduct AML/KYC due diligence reviews for new counter parties in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Perform ongoing monitoring of counter parties, including reviewing sanctions, financial crime risks, and screening alerts
• Identify and escalate any changes in counter party risk profiles where necessary
• Liaise directly with counter parties to obtain and validate KYC and corporate documentation
• Support the onboarding process and assist the business with registrations required to trade with new partners
• Maintain and update internal systems and databases containing key counter party information
• Produce compliance-related reporting and management information where required
• Support quality assurance activities across KYC processes
• Assist in enhancing AML policies, procedures, and controls in line with evolving regulations and industry best practice
• Work closely with the wider Compliance team to support broader regulatory initiatives and requirements
• Ensure AML/KYC records are accurately maintained and retained in accordance with regulatory obligations
• Maintain central repositories of company and compliance documentation

• 3-5 years of KYC or Compliance experience within commodities trading, energy trading, or a related financial services environment
• Strong understanding of AML regulations, sanctions compliance, and counter party due diligence processes
• Experience conducting onboarding and ongoing monitoring reviews for corporate counter parties
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across front office and support functions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of commodities or energy markets is essential

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with 3-5 years of experience within commodities, energy trading, or a related financial services environment to join a highly collaborative and fast-paced business. This role offers strong exposure across a global trading environment alongside the opportunity to work closely with experienced compliance professionals and commercial stakeholders.

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.

If you have the necessary experience, please apply for immediate consideration!