At a Glance
- Tasks: Support client onboarding and due diligence in financial crime compliance.
- Company: Join a collaborative team in a regulated investment and financial services environment.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop your career, and work with industry professionals.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in financial crime and compliance with real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented, organised, and interested in financial services and compliance.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in financial crime and compliance within a regulated investment and financial services environment. Working as part of a collaborative compliance team, you'll support client onboarding and ongoing due diligence activities, helping ensure regulatory requirements are met while gaining exposure to a broad range of KYC, AML and financial crime processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete KYC and client due diligence for new and existing customers across individual and corporate accounts.
- Review and validate identification, ownership structures and source of funds/wealth documentation.
- Conduct AML checks, including sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
- Identify and escalate potential financial crime risks where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate client records and ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
- Support periodic KYC reviews, remediation projects and ongoing client monitoring.
- Work closely with Compliance, Operations and other internal teams to resolve onboarding queries.
- Contribute to process improvements and help maintain high compliance standards.
About You
We're interested in candidates who are naturally organised, analytical and detail-focused, with an interest in building a career in financial crime, compliance or risk. You'll ideally have:
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- An interest in financial services, regulation or compliance.
Beneficial Experience
While not essential, the following would be advantageous:
- Previous exposure to KYC, AML or client onboarding through work experience, internships or university.
- Knowledge of investment management, asset management or wider financial services.
- Awareness of UK regulatory expectations and financial crime controls.
- Experience using screening or due diligence platforms.
This role offers an excellent platform to develop your career within financial crime, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and highly regulated environment.
Junior KYC Analyst (Entry-Level) employer: JCW Group
As a Junior KYC Analyst, you'll join a dynamic and collaborative compliance team dedicated to upholding the highest standards in financial crime prevention. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering you the chance to learn from seasoned professionals while contributing to meaningful compliance efforts. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we provide unique opportunities for career advancement in a regulated investment environment, making us an excellent employer for those eager to make a difference in the financial services sector.
