At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct CDD and EDD reviews, ensuring compliance and quality in financial services.
- Company: Leading financial services organisation with a focus on high standards.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in financial compliance.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in CDD, experience with HNWI clients, strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)
Contract Type: Initial 4-Month Contract
Sponsorship: Not available — candidates must have existing right to work in the UK
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced CDD Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 4-month contract. This role will focus on remediation, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and KYC/AML processes, with particular exposure to Investment Banking and High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) client populations. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position suited to an experienced CDD professional who can work at pace within a structured remediation programme while maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct end-to-end CDD and EDD reviews across a portfolio of clients, including complex structures and High Net Worth Individuals.
- Support remediation projects, ensuring outstanding KYC/AML documentation and due diligence gaps are identified and resolved within agreed timelines.
- Perform risk-based assessments in line with AML regulations, escalating high-risk cases and unusual findings where appropriate.
- Verify source of funds/source of wealth documentation for HNWI clients, ensuring adequate evidence and audit trail.
- Liaise with front office, Compliance, and Financial Crime teams to resolve outstanding due diligence queries.
- Maintain accurate records within case management/KYC systems, ensuring documentation is audit-ready.
- Identify and escalate financial crime risks, gaps in process, or recurring issues during remediation activity.
- Work to strict SLAs and productivity targets while maintaining accuracy and quality of output.
Essential Experience
- 4+ years' experience within CDD, specifically within Financial Services.
- Proven experience working within Investment Banking and/or with High Net Worth Individual client populations.
- Strong hands-on experience within remediation projects/programmes.
- Solid understanding of CDD, EDD, KYC and AML regulatory requirements.
- Experience assessing complex ownership structures, source of funds/wealth, and higher-risk client types.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of casework accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
This role requires the successful candidate to attend the office 3 days per week. This is an initial 4-month contract, with potential for extension based on business need. Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK.
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