Junior KYC Analyst – KYC Managed Service

Capitex

. Carry out due diligence on counterparties and underlying holdings for new deals and reviews of existing relationships .

Posted 9/29/2026contractLondon • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to conducting open source research, risk assessment, and documentation within compliance frameworks. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with a genuine interest in financial crime and compliance.

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Analytical SkillsOpen Source ResearchRisk AssessmentMicrosoft ExcelKYC/AML Compliance

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Hard Skills

Due DiligenceRisk RatingDocumentationScreeningData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMethodical ApproachAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

World-CheckLexisNexisMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimeComplianceRisk ManagementMoney Laundering RegulationsFCA Expectations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out due diligence on counterparties and underlying holdings for new deals and reviews of existing relationships
Conduct open source research to find and validate information
Perform screening against sanctions, PEP and adverse media sources, investigate alerts and document the disposition
Risk rate counterparties and record findings with clearly articulated reasoning
Escalate red flags, risks and issues promptly to senior analysts or the team lead
Maintain accurate records and audit trails within internal systems, following naming conventions
Complete trackers and registers that feed management information and reporting
Work within established control frameworks, workflows and SLAs
Liaise with internal teams to resolve queries and chase missing documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to draw together complex information from several sources and spot potential risks
Ability to conduct open source research accurately and validate what you find
A methodical approach to recording information and following process
Willingness to ask questions, follow the evidence and escalate promptly rather than guess
Strong written and verbal communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Genuine interest in financial crime, compliance or risk
Any exposure to KYC, KYB, AML or screening, including through an internship, placement or academic study (desirable)
Understanding of investment funds or asset management products (desirable)
Familiarity with the Money Laundering Regulations or FCA expectations (desirable)
Awareness of screening tools such as World-Check or LexisNexis (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full training in KYA due diligence and screening methodology
Competitive day rate, confirmed at offer stage
Experience within a regulated financial services environment on a multi-year programme
Exposure to complex alternative investment structures early in your career
A clear development path into senior analyst and QC roles, and an ongoing pipeline of financial crime work through Capitex