Senior Compliance Analyst – KYC / Client Onboarding

Location: London (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office)

Salary: Negotiable

Sector: FinTech – Lending

We’re working exclusively with a high-growth FinTech specialising in consumer lending, who are transforming the way individuals access credit through innovative technology and a customer first approach. With rapid expansion across the UK market, they’re now looking to strengthen their Compliance & Onboarding team with the hire of a Senior Compliance Analyst.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work will have a direct impact on regulatory excellence and customer experience.

As a Senior Compliance Analyst, you will play a key role in the onboarding and due diligence process for new clients. You’ll ensure that the business meets all KYC, AML, PEPs, and sanctions screening requirements, while helping to develop and refine onboarding processes as the company scales.

You’ll be working closely with compliance, operations, legal, and commercial teams to ensure a smooth onboarding journey for customers balancing regulatory requirements with business objectives.

• Carry out KYC and CDD checks for new clients in line with UK regulatory requirements.
• Conduct PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening, escalating any high-risk cases where required.
• Support the development and implementation of onboarding procedures and best practices.
• Monitor workflows to identify risks or gaps and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant client onboarding.
• Stay up to date with FCA, AML, and KYC regulatory changes relevant to the consumer lending and FinTech space.
• Contribute to internal audits, reviews, and compliance reporting as needed.

• Proven experience in a KYC / AML / Compliance onboarding role within financial services or FinTech.
• Strong understanding of UK AML/KYC regulations, FCA requirements, and sanctions screening processes.
• Experience using KYC/PEPs tools and systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, investigative mindset, and organisational skills.
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling FinTech environment.
• Relevant compliance certifications (e.g. ICA, ACAMS) advantageous but not essential.

• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the London office).
• Opportunity to join a growing FinTech at an exciting stage of expansion.
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for progression.
• Professional development support.

If you’re a compliance professional with strong KYC / onboarding experience looking to join an innovative FinTech, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.

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