Junior AML/KYC Analyst

1w1 week ago

Ballinger Group

London, GB · Full-time · £30,000 – £45,000

About this role

The Junior AML/KYC Analyst supports the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of customers by collecting, verifying and assessing customer information in line with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) requirements.

Ballinger Group specialises in providing Foreign Exchange Risk Management and Trading Services to Financial Institutions and corporate clients worldwide, navigating global currency markets with expertise and state-of-the-art technology.

Team members value positive and respectful interactions with stakeholders and colleagues, upholding trust, integrity, and regulatory compliance at every step in a lean and competitive environment.

Join to grow professionally and personally, with opportunities for knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement, staff investment, and sponsored additional education while achieving new levels of success.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to analysis
Clear written communication, including ability to summarize investigations and decisions
Ability to manage queues, work to deadlines whilst maintaining high-quality outputs
Confidence in using multiple systems/tools and learning new workflows quickly
Good understanding (or strong willingness to learn) AML/KYC concepts
Fluent in English

Responsibilities

Assist with the onboarding of new clients
Collect and verify customer information and documentation
Conduct Sanctions and PEP screening using third party tools
Support periodic reviews of existing clients
Assist with the review of client transaction monitoring alerts
Conduct live payment screening
Identify potential red flags and escalate appropriately
Contribute to process improvements by flagging recurring issues and suggesting practical control enhancements