KYC Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
KYC Analyst Edinburgh - Hybrid Working Inside IR35 4 Months Contract Excellent Daily rate ££ - Inside IR35Our UK based banking client are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an analyst to join their team on an initial 4 month contract.Review of the role: Conduct a review of clients' applications at the point of onboarding Carry out enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD) and know-your-customer (KYC) on new clients Conduct monitoring of existing applications to ensure that documentation is up to date Support data-protection compliance Complete Compliance administration (record training, keeping client records up-to-date) as required Continuously review current processes and suggest improvements to the process as well as systems used Undertake assigned Compliance project work Identification and reporting of suspicious activity to relevant global financial intelligence units Proactively escalate urgent cases to the Manager to review Keep up to date with current and future regulatory changes that affect the business and use this knowledge to proactively suggest improvements to compliance policies and procedures.Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Excellent analytical skills and ability to work in a methodical manner with high attention to detail Ability to work independently to manage assigned tasks to ensure daily targets are met An accountable worker who takes ownership of cases from start to finish Team player who enjoys working with others in order to achieve a shared goal efficiently and effectively Ability to reprioritise and multitask at short notice to meet tight deadlines Have an interest in having a career in Financial Services Be articulate, numerate, organised, hardworking and able to build excellent relationshipsIf this role is of interest, please apply and I will call you to discuss further.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for KYC Analyst roles across Lorien's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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