KYC Analyst

Gmassconsulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment management consultancy is looking for a candidate skilled in regulatory compliance to serve as a primary contact for clients in Manchester. The role involves analyzing project scopes, enhancing efficiency, and building strong relationships with internal and external teams. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in a regulatory field and an understanding of financial services. This initial 6-month position has the potential for permanent employment within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of proven experience in a regulatory related field with previous process management experience.
• Understanding of financial services firms and investment management operations.
• Familiarity with KYC constitutional documents including onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple client requests.
• Analyse project scopes and plans, offering insights to enhance efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Process management

Presentation expertise

Ability to handle pressure

Job description

G MASS Consulting are supporting a high-profile institutional client within the investment and wealth management space. The candidate will have the opportunity to thrive in the regulatory compliance space, leveraging exceptional technology as an accelerator.

This is an exciting opportunity, to gain exposure to industry challenges and partnering with customers/clients to understand their needs, address concerns and provide solutions. It will be a fast paced role with the change to accelerate your career within a growing team.

This role is located in Manchester, and you will be required to go to the office 2x a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for multiple client requests, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Analyse project scopes and plans, offering insights to enhance efficiency and drive continuous process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors to support successful project execution.
• Lead client-facing meetings, presenting progress updates, highlighting key milestones, and addressing any roadblocks or risks.
• Proactively identify operational or procedural gaps and work collaboratively to implement effective solutions.
• Support long-term client retention by nurturing strategic relationships with stakeholders and key business partners.
• Review and interpret financial and legal entity documentation from a variety of industries and data sources.
• Quickly gain expertise in proprietary tools and client-specific processes, demonstrating adaptability in complex project environments.
• Collaborate with clients to understand emerging needs, develop strategies, and design or refine workflows to meet evolving regulatory or operational requirements.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of proven experience in a regulatory related field with previous process management experience.
• Understanding of financial services firms and investment management operations.
• Familiarity with KYC constitutional documents including onboarding.
• Exposure to the derivatives trading (preferred).
• Strong communication skills with exceptional presentation expertise.
• Ability to handle pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

Length: Initial 6-months, with a view to being made permanent internally