Junior KYC Analyst; Entry-Level

An excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in financial crime and compliance within a regulated investment and financial services environment.

Working as part of a collaborative compliance team, you'll support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence activities, helping ensure regulatory requirements are met while gaining exposure to a broad range of KYC, AML and financial crime processes.

• Complete KYC and client due diligence for new and existing customers across individual and corporate accounts.
• Review and validate identification, ownership structures and source of funds/wealth documentation.
• Conduct AML checks, including sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
• Identify and escalate potential financial crime risks where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
• Support periodic KYC reviews, remediation projects and ongoing client monitoring.
• Work closely with Compliance, Operations and other internal teams to resolve onboarding queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and help maintain high compliance standards.

We're interested in candidates who are naturally organised, analytical and detail-focused, with an interest in building a career in financial crime, compliance or risk.

You'll ideally have:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• An interest in financial services, regulation or compliance.

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:

• Previous exposure to KYC, AML or client onboarding through work experience, internships or university.
• Knowledge of investment management, asset management or wider financial services.
• Awareness of UK regulatory expectations and financial crime controls.
• Experience using screening or due diligence platforms.

This role offers an excellent platform to develop your career within financial crime, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and highly regulated environment.