Onboarding Analyst

Masons Avenue, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/22/2026

Woodside, part of Anderson Global, is seeking an Onboarding Analyst to join its Client Services team.

The Onboarding Analyst is a key member of the Client Services team, reporting to the Onboarding Manager.

The role predominantlyinvolves performing Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML)checks on prospective clients during the onboarding process, as well asconducting ongoing reviews of existing clients and maintaining accuraterecords.

The Onboarding Analyst acts as the First Line of Defence(1LOD) against money laundering and other financial crime.

The successfulcandidate will develop a strong understanding of regulatory requirements andassociated guidance, applying best practice within the financial servicesindustry.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate highethical standards and work diligently to fulfil their responsibilities.

• Liaisewith prospective clients and third parties to obtain relevant KYCinformation and carry out due diligence checks and verification of theinformation provided.
• Conductindividual and corporate identity verification checks, undertaking furtherinvestigation where necessary.
• Undertakeand analyse electronic screening relating to Politically Exposed Persons(PEPs), sanctions, and other high-risk factors, investigating potentialmatches and escalating cases to the Onboarding Manager and/or MLRO whereappropriate.
• Reviewday to day screening alerts in a timely manner, applying a risk-basedapproach to distinguish between false positives and potential red flags.
• Complete Customer Risk Assessments and maintain accurate records.
• Assistwith the initial review of client documentation, including Information Memorandums, Application Forms, and other financial promotions.
• Liaisewith the Investment Operations and Fund Services teams to provideonboarding status updates and obtain additional information where requiredto complete the onboarding process.
• Contributeto the development and maintenance of robust compliance controls acrossthe Firm.
• Assistin developing and updating onboarding procedures, while participating inprojects involving system enhancements and continuous improvementinitiatives.
• Assistin gathering internal data and statistics, producing periodic managementinformation reports and responding to regulatory requests.
• Maintainup-to-date knowledge of anti-money laundering requirements and otherrelevant laws and regulations through personal study, internal andexternal training, and attendance at relevant seminars.
• Maintainknowledge of the Firm's systems and controls for the prevention offinancial crime and regulatory compliance.
• Providesupport on ad hoc compliance and Client Services projects as required.
• The responsibilities listed above are indicativerather than exhaustive.

The Onboarding Analyst will be expected to undertakeany additional duties reasonably commensurate with the role.

Theseresponsibilities may be amended from time to time to reflect changes inorganisational strategy, structure, or business requirements.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will

• Demonstratea strong commitment to the Firm, its objectives, and its values.
• Displayintegrity and consistently uphold high ethical and professional standards.
• Exercisetact, discretion, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Buildstrong working relationships internally and externally, communicatingeffectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Be aneffective listener with excellent interpersonal skills.

Be able to work independently while managing ahigh-volume workload and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have

• 1–2years' professional experience in anti-money laundering (AML), financialcrime, or KYC compliance within an FCA-regulated firm.
• Familiaritywith corporate registries and regulatory portals, including Companies House, the FCA website, and standard FCA regulatory tools.
• Apractical understanding of the FCA Handbook as it applies to the company'sbusiness operations.
• Experienceusing compliance tools such as Lexis Nexis, Smart Search, World-Check, CRMsystems, or similar name-screening platforms.
• Stronganalytical skills with the ability to interpret and assess regulatory andclient information.
• Asound understanding of UK regulatory frameworks, including FCArequirements, the Money Laundering Regulations, and internationalsanctions regimes (OFAC, UN, EU, and HMT).
• Knowledge & Skills

The ideal candidate will

• Possessexcellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstratestrong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Becomfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment.
• Workeffectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Beproficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Have agood understanding of FCA compliance requirements and anti-moneylaundering regulations.
• Demonstratea high level of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility.
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