Customer Onboarding Consultant
Compass Education
Client Onboarding Analyst
Insignis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Your expertise in KYC due diligence will be instrumental in our Client Onboarding Team, a critical part of the firm’s 1st Line of Defence (1LoD).
- Play a key role in identifying and preventing AML/CFT risk and broader Financial Crime risk.
- Conduct client KYC due diligence from initial Onboarding and Life Cycle events, including KYC Periodic Review, Alert Analysis, Transaction Monitoring, and other event-driven reviews.
- Identify high-risk indicators and undertake enhanced due diligence (EDD) as required.
- Undertake external client dialogue as required to collect due diligence documentation and execute necessary research on High-Risk clients and EDD files.
- Screen clients for Sanctions, PEPs, and Adverse Media events.
- Update and maintain accurate KYC records in internal databases.
- Work with multiple parts of the business, including Sales, Client Services, and Payments Teams, managing expectations and ensuring a satisfactory client experience.
- Liaise with external KYC and AML vendors as required.
- Keep current with AML, KYC, and related regulatory changes.
- Contribute ideas to improve all aspects of the process and business, promoting a positive and proactive working culture where sharing knowledge and expertise is celebrated.
Requirements
- Previous KYC, AML, or Compliance experience in a UK-regulated firm
- Strong knowledge and application of UK KYC and AML regulations and practices, including JMLSG and FCA guidance.
- Practical experience in KYC due diligence across various personal and commercial client types, including sole and joint accounts, Trusts, Charities, SSAS, SIPP, and SMEs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 25 days holiday (ex. Bank holidays)
- Pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Employee health and wellness discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Monthly happy hours and team lunches
- Lunch and learn training sessions.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
KYC due diligenceAMLCFTEnhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Transaction MonitoringAlert AnalysisKYC Periodic ReviewClient OnboardingRisk identificationRegulatory compliance
Soft skills
CommunicationCollaborationClient managementProblem-solvingProactive mindsetAttention to detailOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityTeamworkKnowledge sharing