Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (with flexibility to be based in Luxembourg)
Ready to take the next step in your due diligence career?
Do you thrive in AML, KYC and client due diligence, but want more opportunity to lead, influence and develop others?
At Belasko, we're looking for a Due Diligence Assistant Manager to play a key role in delivering an exceptional onboarding and review experience for our clients and investors. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced due diligence professional who is ready to combine technical expertise with people leadership and operational oversight.
Why Belasko?
Belasko is a proudly independent fiduciary and fund administration provider, delivering tailored solutions across Funds, Corporate Services and Private Wealth.
With offices in Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg and the UK, we combine technical excellence with a genuinely client-focused approach. As our business continues to grow, we're investing in our people, technology and processes to ensure we remain a trusted partner to our clients worldwide.
Joining Belasko means becoming part of a collaborative and ambitious team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
The Opportunity
As a Due Diligence Assistant Manager, you will be a subject matter expert on AML, CFT and client due diligence requirements, supporting the Head of Client & Investor Onboarding in ensuring the highest standards of regulatory compliance and client service.
You'll help oversee the day-to-day operations of the due diligence team, act as an escalation point for complex matters, support the development of team members, and work closely with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders to deliver a smooth and efficient onboarding experience.
This role offers a great balance of technical expertise, leadership responsibility and strategic involvement in process improvement and business change initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
Client & Investor Onboarding
- Managing and reviewing the end-to-end onboarding process for clients and related parties.
- Assessing AML/KYC requirements and determining appropriate risk profiles.
- Reviewing due diligence documentation and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Supporting and reviewing periodic client and investor reviews.
Team Leadership & Operational Support
- Supporting the manager in overseeing daily team operations and workload allocation.
- Acting as a key escalation point for complex due diligence matters.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing team members to enhance their technical knowledge and professional growth.
- Promoting a collaborative, high-performing and client-focused culture.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Building strong relationships with service teams, clients and external business partners.
- Acting as a trusted point of contact throughout onboarding and review processes.
- Ensuring clear communication, transparency and excellent client service.
Process Improvement & Governance
- Ensuring adherence to Belasko's policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Maintaining accurate client records across systems and document management platforms.
- Monitoring performance metrics and updating internal reporting trackers.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and client experience.
- Supporting regulatory reporting, due diligence requests and business projects.
- Participating in user acceptance testing and system enhancement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
Experience
- Proven experience within a financial services environment, specialising in AML, CFT and client due diligence.
- Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and industry best practice.
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring or managing team members.
- Experience working with client lifecycle management and onboarding processes.
Technical Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence working across multiple systems.
- Experience using CDD, onboarding or transfer agency platforms would be advantageous.
- Excellent analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Personal Qualities
We're looking for someone who is:
- A natural collaborator who enjoys supporting and developing others
- Proactive, solutions-focused and continuously looking for ways to improve processes
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality
- Commercially aware, with genuine interest in regulatory developments and industry trends
- Professional, approachable and committed to delivering excellent client service
- Fluent in English (additional languages would be advantageous)
Why Join Us?
At Belasko, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We offer:
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to complex and varied client structures
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
- The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing growth of a dynamic international business
Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you.
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