Compliance Analyst; MS), Anti- Laundering; AML

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Date: Oct 19, 2026

Location: London, GB

Company: ACA Group

The Compliance Analyst will support day-to-day execution of a centralized AML/KYC onboarding and ongoing due-diligence model for Luxembourg-domiciled funds. The analyst will validate KYC documentation, prepare names to be screened, assess baseline risk, complete CDD tasks, and maintain evidence repositories. The role focuses on consistency, accuracy, and adherence to standardized workflows and SLAs.

• Review KYC documentation for investor onboarding and periodic refreshes.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening; document dispositions following defined standards.
• Execute investor risk scoring using the prescribed methodology.
• Perform baseline UBO/control checks and support ownership tree documentation.
• Support CDD tasks and contribute to EDD analysis under senior oversight.

• Ensure all KYC evidence is complete, version-controlled, and properly archived in the approved repository.
• Maintain logs such as intake completeness, clock-stops, exceptions, and follow-up tracking.

• Address QC/QA feedback and defects and ensure rework is completed within agreed timelines.
• Provide data inputs for SLA/KPI reporting, defect metrics, and operational dashboards.
• Support lookbacks and remediation activities as assigned.

• Coordinate with client-facing teams on KYC requests, investor outreach, and missing documentation.
• Work closely with Senior Analysts to prepare escalations and EDD materials.
• Participate in structured training programs and maintain required compliance proficiency.

• 1–3+ years of AML/KYC or financial crime operational experience (funds or TA environments helpful).
• Strong understanding of core Luxembourg AML/CFT expectations and investor classifications.
• Experience with sanctions/PEP/media screening and KYC document verification.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow structured checklists and evidence standards.
• Strong written communication and ability to produce clear, auditable documentation.
• Prior experience in SLA-driven operational environments preferred.

• Major or concentration in compliance, criminal justice, law, business, accounting, finance, and/or economics preferred.

• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; pro-active in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a tech enabled environment.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes an annual discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance, group life insurance, group income protection, subsidized corporate gym membership, season ticket loan, employee assistance programme, and…