About this role
Role Overview
- Perform end-to-end CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on institutional clients and counterparties
- Analyse complex ownership structures and identify Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)
- Review Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF)
- Conduct sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening
- Escalate high-risk cases with clear risk summaries
- Support the onboarding of institutional investors and corporate entities
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of KYC documentation
- Perform risk classification and periodic reviews (KYC refresh)
- Provide AML/KYC input across deal lifecycle and transaction closings
- Track onboarding progress and coordinate documentation requirements
- Maintain accurate compliance records and case documentation
- Support audit readiness and regulatory reviews
- Prepare concise compliance reports and summaries
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external partners
- Follow up on outstanding documentation and onboarding queries
- Use compliance tools to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Identify and implement workflow improvements
Requirements
- LLB/ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification.
- 1–3 years’ AML/KYC or compliance experience within banking, financial services, or fund environments; exposure to U.S. BSA/Patriot Act is advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience in CDD and EDD, including complex UBO mapping, SOW/SOF verification, and cross-border due diligence.
- Strong knowledge of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, with a solid risk-based approach to financial crime compliance.
- Proficiency in AML/KYC systems, screening tools and entity management platforms.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and investigative skills, with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and produce clear risk summaries.
Benefits
- Hybrid and remote working options, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request)
- Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year to recover or care for family.
- Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning.
- Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance-based.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Annual leave, plus public holidays.