CDD Analyst

Job description

The CDD Analyst is responsible for conducting high‑quality customer due diligence across the client lifecycle—covering onboarding, periodic reviews, and event‑driven reviews. The role ensures the brokerage meets its regulatory obligations under AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime frameworks, while enabling efficient client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.

1. Onboarding & Client Due Diligence

• Perform end‑to‑end CDD for new clients (retail, professional, and institutional, depending on brokerage model).
• Review KYC information including corporate documents, ownership structures, source of funds/wealth (where appropriate), and risk assessments.
• Identify and escalate high‑risk clients, complex structures, or red flags to senior team members or MLRO.
• Ensure adherence to AML regulations, JMLSG guidance, and internal policies.

2. Periodic & Event‑Driven Reviews

• Conduct scheduled periodic reviews in line with risk ratings (low/medium/high).
• Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) where necessary.
• Trigger, assess, and document EDRs when material changes or adverse information arise.

3. Screening & Risk Assessment

• Run and analyse screening results (PEPs, sanctions, adverse media).
• Conduct false‑positive clearance and escalate confirmed matches.
• Maintain ongoing monitoring for regulatory and commercial risk factors.

4. Regulatory & Policy Compliance

• Follow UK AML regulations, MLRs, sanctions regimes, FCA expectations, and internal FC frameworks.
• Ensure files are audit‑ready with strong documentation standards.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to CDD/KYC.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Front Office, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and Risk to ensure efficient onboarding.
• Provide guidance on required documents, regulatory expectations, and client risk classification.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Recommend enhancements to CDD processes, templates, and risk methodology.
• Contribute to policy updates, training materials, and compliance monitoring initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Experience in CDD/KYC roles within a brokerage, trading firm, or financial institution.
• Strong understanding of AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime risk indicators.
• Ability to interpret corporate structures, financial statements, and UBO information.
• Proficiency with screening tools (e.g., World‑Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Clear, concise written communication and robust file‑note production.

Desirable

• Exposure to derivatives, commodities, FX, or brokerage onboarding.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English