KYC Analyst

Job Title:

KYC Analyst

Location:

Swindon (hybrid) Duration:
Initial 3 months with view to extend Role Summary The KYC (Know Your Customer) Analyst is responsible for performing due diligence and onboarding checks on new and existing clients to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal risk management requirements. The role involves reviewing customer documentation, conducting risk assessments, identifying potential financial crime risks, and ensuring adherence to AML, CTF, and sanctions policies.

Key Responsibilities Conduct end-to-end KYC checks for new and existing clients, including identity verification, corporate structure analysis, and beneficial ownership identification. Review customer documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations (AML, CTF, sanctions). Perform customer risk ratings and trigger reviews based on changes in activity, ownership, or risk indicators. Escalate high-risk cases and support enhanced due diligence (EDD) investigations where required.

Screen customers and related parties against sanctions lists, PEP databases, adverse media, and internal watchlists. Investigate discrepancies, resolve documentation issues, and liaise with internal teams to obtain missing information. Maintain accurate records of all KYC activities in line with regulatory retention and audit requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of KYC processes, systems, and workflow efficiencies. Support periodic reviews and remediation projects for existing customer portfolios.

Stay updated on regulatory changes, financial crime trends, and compliance best practices.