Associate - KYC Onboarding Analyst - North Wales, Wrexham

Delta Capita • Ireland, WV

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced KYC Onboarding Analyst to join our growing team in Wrexham. This role is responsible for executing the end-to-end Client Onboarding and Periodic Review lifecycle, ensuring all activities are completed in line with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and client service standards.
The successful candidate will have experience in KYC, AML or Client Onboarding, with a strong understanding of KYC/CDD methodologies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices. They will be responsible for conducting comprehensive Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, supporting the onboarding of new clients and the ongoing review of existing relationships.
Working within a fast-paced, client-focused environment, the successful candidate will possess strong analytical, investigative, and risk assessment capabilities. They will demonstrate the ability to assess complex ownership and control structures, identify and escalate potential financial crime risks, and make sound, risk-based decisions while maintaining high levels of accuracy and quality.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing complex onboarding cases, experience dealing with Funds & Investors, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and delivering against demanding service level expectations. They will be proactive in identifying process improvement opportunities, resolving client onboarding challenges, and contributing to the continued development of a best-in-class KYC function.
To learn more about our CLM department click here Client Lifecycle Management (deltacapita.com)

Requirements

• Proven experience in end-to-end client onboarding within financial services
• Proven experience dealing with Funds and Investor Lifecycle Management (ILM)
• Strong working knowledge of KYC, CDD, EDD, and AML regulations
• Ability to independently manage multiple onboarding cases from initiation to completion
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience interacting with front office and clients
• High attention to detail and strong analytical capability

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g. FATF, EU AML directives)
• Relevant certifications (e.g. ACAMS, ICA)
• Working knowledge of Fenergo/Fen X or similar Client Lifecycle Management platforms

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle from client outreach through to account activation
• Perform detailed KYC / CDD / EDD reviews in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Analyse and document complex ownership and control structures, identifying UBOs and verifying source of wealth/funds where required
• Liaise directly with clients, front office, compliance, and other internal stakeholders to gather and validate required documentation
• Identify and escalate risk issues, discrepancies, and potential financial crime concerns
• Ensure all onboarding is completed within agreed SLAs and quality standards
• Maintain accurate and complete records within onboarding and case management systems
• Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing onboarding controls and efficiencies

Benefits

• Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed