6 Dec 2025 BBBH61655 KYC Analyst Negotiable Belfast

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A scaling organization in the financial sector is seeking a skilled KYC Analyst to build their new financial operations in Belfast. Responsibilities include performing KYC/CDD checks, managing risks, and collaborating with various internal teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in finance, experience in KYC or client servicing, and knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchain regulations. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in KYC or client servicing roles within the financial sector.
• Experience reviewing KYCs of individual and corporate clients.
• Understanding of complex corporate structures and transaction monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform KYC/CDD checks on new clients and reviews for existing clients.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
• Identify potential risks associated with business relationships.

Skills

Organization skills

Client servicing experience

Experience with Google Suite

Independent work ability

Understanding of cryptocurrency

Education

Degree in finance or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

MCS Group is supporting a scaling organisation operating at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and the digital‑assets world. With a strong track record across several market cycles, the firm builds modern systems that help institutions engage confidently with the crypto ecosystem.

They are now seeking a skilled KYC Analyst to assist with building out their new financial operations function here in Belfast. This is a brand new, full‑time permanent job opportunity with one of the most exciting new entrants to the NI market in years.

Role

• Perform KYC/CDD checks on new clients and conduct periodic reviews for existing clients, including reviewing client documents, name screening, adequacy of SOF/SOW corroboration.
• Work closely with all relevant internal stakeholders and ensure effective communication with parties such as L2 Compliance, Operations, Legal, Business Development, and more.
• Identify potential risks associated with the business relationship and elevate any red flags or concerns.
• Engage clients and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner, helping to facilitate the collection of relevant documents and information.
• Ensure reviews are conducted in a timely manner within Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Assist with the completeness of necessary data and maintain an accurate record of all existing and potential clients.

Person

We are looking for an excellent self‑starter with exceptional organization skills. Key areas include:

• Degree‑level education ideally in a finance or financial services related field.
• Demonstrable experience in KYC or client servicing roles within the financial sector.
• Experience with Google Suite or similar cloud‑based tools.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management skills, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience reviewing KYCs of individual and corporate clients – understanding of complex corporate structures is desirable.
• Existing understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain and regulations across jurisdictions is advantageous.
• Experience in transaction monitoring is desirable.

Location

This will be a Belfast‑based role, as one of the first members of the new NI Team.

Salary: Commensurate on experience.

How to Apply

Please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Josh Craig at MCS Group 02896 935 509. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at www.mcsgroup.jobs.

If you have a disability that requires assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. MCS Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.