Overview
Location: Central London (hybrid, 4 days a week)
Industry: Commodities/Energy Trading
Type: 12 months FTC
A leading global commodities and energy trading organisation seeking a KYC Analyst to join its growing Compliance function in London.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the firm’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) framework, working closely with trading desks, business support teams, counterparties, and senior stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
Responsibilities
* Conduct AML/KYC due diligence reviews for new counterparties in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements
* Perform ongoing monitoring of counterparties, including reviewing sanctions, financial crime risks, and screening alerts
* Identify and escalate any changes in counterparty risk profiles where necessary
* Liaise directly with counterparties to obtain and validate KYC and corporate documentation
* Support the onboarding process and assist the business with registrations required to trade with new partners
* Maintain and update internal systems and databases containing key counterparty information
* Produce compliance-related reporting and management information where required
* Support quality assurance activities across KYC processes
* Assist in enhancing AML policies, procedures, and controls in line with evolving regulations and industry best practice
* Work closely with the wider Compliance team to support broader regulatory initiatives and requirements
* Ensure AML/KYC records are accurately maintained and retained in accordance with regulatory obligations
* Maintain central repositories of company and compliance documentation
Requirements
* 3-5 years of KYC or Compliance experience within commodities trading, energy trading, or a related financial services environment
* Strong understanding of AML regulations, sanctions compliance, and counterparty due diligence processes
* Experience conducting onboarding and ongoing monitoring reviews for corporate counterparties
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across front office and support functions
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Knowledge of commodities or energy markets is essential
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with 3-5 years of experience within commodities, energy trading, or a related financial services environment to join a highly collaborative and fast-paced business. This role offers strong exposure across a global trading environment alongside the opportunity to work closely with experienced compliance professionals and commercial stakeholders.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, based in excellent central London offices with a hybrid working pattern of 4 days onsite to support close interaction with trading and compliance teams.
If you have the necessary experience, please apply for immediate consideration!
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