KYC Onboarding Analyst

KYC Onboarding Analyst £125/per day (Outside IR35) 6-Month Contract (Likely to extend to 1-year) Bank, London (Onsite 2-days per week) Early November start We are looking for a KYC Onboarding Analyst to support the onboarding and ongoing review of clients, with a focus on KYC/CDD and financial crime screening.

• Conduct KYC and CDD reviews for new and existing clients.
• Review customer and corporate documentation, including ownership structures and UBO information.
• Perform AML, PEP and sanctions screening and assess potential alerts.
• Investigate and disposition screening alerts, escalating potential matches where required.
• Identify and assess financial crime risks in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence on higher-risk customers where required.
• Maintain accurate KYC records and ensure files meet required standards.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain outstanding information and documentation.
• Support remediation, periodic reviews and other KYC/AML projects as required. Experience required: Previous experience in KYC onboarding, CDD/EDD, AML screening, PEP and sanctions alert handling within a bank, financial institution, payments/fintech or professional services environment.