Job Description

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We are working with a leading financial services firm in Edinburgh seeking motivated and enthusiastic professionals to join their team as an Investment Operations & KYC Administrator. This is a great opportunity for individuals with KYC experience and a passion for developing their career in financial services. You'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team, gaining valuable exposure and advancing your expertise in both investment operations and client onboarding.
Skills/Experience:

• Experience gained in investment operations
• Strong understanding of UK anti-money laundering (AML)
• Knowledge of KYC systems and databases is desirable
• Experience gained in regulated financial services
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills for liaising with clients, internal stakeholders and internal team
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive KYC due diligence on clients to check identity and risk.
• Review external documentation including ownership structures, beneficial ownership, and controller information.
• Ensure all KYC activities comply fully with relevant UK AML regulations and best practices.
• Assess client risk profiles, recommend enhanced due diligence where necessary, and escalate potential concerns.
• Prepare reports documenting due diligence findings and support fund reporting processes.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues including compliance, legal, and operations, to facilitate client onboarding and investor communications.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16259
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