KYC Analyst

Job Description

KYC Analyst (3-MONTH CONTRACT WITH VIEW TO EXTENSION)

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NEWCASTLE LOCATION (5DPW IN OFFICE)

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£250 – 275 P/D – INSIDE IR35

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The Opportunity

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We are working with a growing financial services organisation seeking a KYC Analyst to join its Newcastle-based team. This role will be responsible for conducting customer due diligence, supporting client onboarding, and ensuring compliance with AML, sanctions, and regulatory requirements.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with KYC, CDD, EDD, or financial crime experience who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews for new and existing clients.

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• Complete customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) investigations.

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• Review corporate ownership structures, beneficial ownership, trusts, partnerships, and complex entities.

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• Assess client risk profiles and ensure appropriate documentation has been obtained.

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• Perform sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and screening checks.

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• Identify and escalate financial crime risks and suspicious activity where appropriate.

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• Liaise with front office, compliance, and operational teams to resolve KYC-related queries.

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• Support periodic reviews and remediation projects.

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• Ensure all records are maintained accurately and in line with regulatory requirements.

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• Contribute to process improvements and regulatory change initiatives.

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Requirements

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• Previous experience within KYC, AML, CDD, EDD, Financial Crime, or Client Onboarding.

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• Experience reviewing both individual and corporate customers.

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• Understanding of AML regulations and financial crime controls.

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• Ability to analyse complex ownership structures and source supporting documentation.

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• Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset.

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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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• Ability to manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines.

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