Senior Due Diligence Analyst

Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent in financial services, fintech, and digital sectors. We specialize in providing a seamless recruitment experience for clients and candidates, fostering innovation and professional growth.

We are hiring a Senior Due Diligence Analyst to join a leading financial institution. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial crime requirements. Reporting to the Financial Crime and Due Diligence Manager, you will manage customer due diligence, complete Head of Business Reviews, and handle inbound KYC requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Head of Business Reviews, including activity analysis, AML policy assessments, and documentation reviews.
• Manage inbound KYC requests from counterparties and ensure accurate and timely responses.
• Conduct financial crime risk assessments on new and existing counterparties.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate customer records using internal systems.
• Provide first-level review of any SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports) received.
• Monitor adverse media and company information alerts.
• Ensure adherence to financial crime regulations and internal policies.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong understanding of regulatory customer due diligence (CDD) requirements.
• Experience in financial crime compliance or risk management.
• Knowledge of credit risk and experience in wholesale or retail banknote or FX markets (preferred).
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, changing regulatory environment.
• Degree level education (preferred).

Why Join Us?

• Work with a leading financial institution in a key compliance role.
• Hybrid working environment in the heart of London.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

If you have a passion for financial crime prevention and a strong background in due diligence, apply now to take the next step in your career!