Client Onboarding Analyst - High Risk - Financial Services

End-to-End Client Onboarding

• Manage full lifecycle onboarding of high-risk clients, from initial intake through to account approval
• Conduct detailed KYC/CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on complex entity structures (Trusts & Foundations, Funds, Charities & SPVs)
• Take ownership of onboarding cases, ensuring timely progression through each stage
• Assess Source of Wealth (SoW) and Source of Funds (SoF) for high-risk relationships
• Identify and investigate beneficial ownership structures

Screening & Risk Assessment

• Conduct PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening using recognised tools
• Analyse risk indicators and escalate high-risk or complex cases appropriately

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with Front Office, Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to gather required documentation
• Act as the key point of contact for onboarding queries relating to high-risk clients
• Provide clear communication on onboarding status and issues