TKYC Analyst

Avantia Law London, United Kingdom

Posted 3 days ago Permanent Competitive

TKYC Analyst

As a Transactional KYC Analyst , you will be responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews and due diligence on new and existing clients, particularly focusing on complex asset management entities. You will support the firm's onboarding processes and ensure all client relationships and transactions comply with AML/CTF regulations, internal policies, and jurisdictional requirements.

Work closely with private equity deal teams to understand transaction structures
Identify transaction counterparties and carrying out risk analysis with a focus on money laundering, bribery and corruption, financial crime and reputational risk
Liaising with deal team, legal and compliance and relevant counterparties to obtain key materials
Reviewing ownership and control structure for counterparties, including fund structures, SPVs, partnerships, trusts, and other complex entities common in asset management.
Collaborate with client's Legal and Compliance teams to ensure their deals are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies

Requirements

Essential:

Relevant experience, working as a legal sector role, internship or post graduate job.
Knowledge of legal administration, document drafting, legal compliance and regulatory compliance.
High level of attention to detail and analytical ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Passionate about a career working in the legal sector as a lawyer.

Preferred:

Legal or compliance background within a law firm or legal services provider.
Experience with KYC tools and screening platforms (e.g., WorldCheck, Refinitiv, RDC, or similar).
Knowledge of fund structures and offshore jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman, Luxembourg).
Paralegal experience

Qualifications

Degree in Law or a related subject area.
Professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent are a plus.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Comprehensive Private Healthcare and lots of lifestyle perks with Vitality (medical history disregarded)
Early finish Fridays in the summer
Life Assurance
Pension scheme, enhanced after 1 year service
Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year service
Option to work from abroad for a max of 1 month per year (subject to policy & approval)

Job ID B131CF13EA

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