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MUFG is seeking a KYC Onboarding Analyst to join its Client Management Services team in London. This position affords you the privilege of contributing to an organisation renowned for its heritage, integrity, and unwavering commitment to ethical conduct. You will assume a vital role in facilitating the onboarding of new client relationships across both banking and securities divisions, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and fostering enduring partnerships. The company is dedicated to nurturing talent, offering avenues for both personal and professional advancement, and cultivating an inclusive environment where your efforts are duly recognised. With flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture, this opportunity is particularly suited to individuals who flourish in collaborative settings and are devoted to making a positive contribution within the financial sector.

• Become part of a globally acclaimed financial institution that upholds the highest standards of ethical practice, transparency, and shared prosperity, enabling you to collaborate with knowledgeable professionals committed to establishing lasting client relationships.


• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and continuous training initiatives designed to support your career development within an inclusive workplace that values diversity and encourages cross-team cooperation.


• Experience supportive leadership that empowers you to make meaningful contributions to the onboarding process, ensuring clients receive exemplary service while maintaining rigorous compliance protocols.

In the capacity of KYC Onboarding Analyst based in London, you shall be entrusted with responsibilities integral to preserving the integrity of client relationships across both banking and securities divisions. Your daily undertakings will encompass conducting thorough due diligence reviews, performing essential checks for bribery and corruption risks, maintaining accurate records of customer suitability assessments, and facilitating efficient onboarding processes. You will work closely with colleagues across departments to ensure all regulatory obligations are fulfilled while continuously seeking ways to enhance operational effectiveness. By proactively identifying risks during review cycles and assisting with updates to customer profiles, you will contribute significantly to safeguarding the organisation’s reputation. Your remit also includes supporting ad hoc projects and administrative tasks within the Client Management Services team. Success in this capacity demands meticulous attention to detail, refined interpersonal skills, and an unwavering commitment to upholding exemplary standards of compliance whilst delivering outstanding service.

• Conduct comprehensive 'Know Your Customer' due diligence reviews within prescribed cycles, thereby ensuring full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering policies and all pertinent regulatory requirements.


• Perform meticulous bribery and corruption checks for prospective transactions involving existing clients, identifying any potential reputational, business, or sanction risks.


• Maintain precise records of customer categorisation and suitability assessments for all relevant clients, guaranteeing alignment with MiFiD, EMIR, Dodd Frank Act, and other applicable regulations.


• Pursue opportunities to refine the onboarding process by fortifying controls and enhancing efficiency through Lean-On-Boarding initiatives.


• Expand knowledge within the Anti-Money Laundering domain by assimilating underlying policy requirements and contributing constructively to ongoing improvement efforts.


• Identify and escalate risks or issues during periodic or event-driven reviews promptly to line management.


• Assist the business when modifications occur in existing customer profiles by conducting interim partial assessments, updating systems accordingly, and escalating as necessary.


• Facilitate the establishment of non-KYC entries into relevant systems, ensuring data accuracy and robust controls for guarantors, non-trading roles, and duplicate entries.


• Support colleagues on ad hoc projects as required, thereby advancing communal objectives.


• Provide administrative assistance to the broader Client Management Services team as needed.

To excel as a KYC Onboarding Analyst in London, you will bring demonstrable experience from positions focused on anti-money laundering or financial crime prevention. Your comprehensive understanding of pertinent regulations across the UK and Europe will underpin your capacity for conducting exhaustive due diligence reviews. You possess technical acumen regarding financial institutions’ operations which allows you to navigate less complex ownership structures with assurance. Your scrupulous attention ensures every record is maintained with precision while your communication abilities enable clear interactions with internal stakeholders. A methodical approach aids you in resolving challenges logically without losing sight of communal objectives. You thrive in environments where teamwork is valued; your aptitude for managing considerable workloads under tight deadlines renders you dependable even during periods of heightened demand. Above all else, your dedication to ethical practices aligns seamlessly with the organisation’s values—ensuring each client relationship is managed responsibly.

• Awareness of UK & European Anti-Money Laundering regulations is indispensable for ensuring compliance throughout all onboarding activities.


• Exceptional attention to detail is paramount for maintaining accurate records and discerning potential risks during client reviews.


• Technical proficiency regarding Financial Institutions enables you to comprehend complex ownership structures and operational business lines.


• Experience in Anti Money Laundering, fraud or bribery roles imparts valuable insight into risk management processes within financial crime prevention.


• Excellent communication skills facilitate trust-building with stakeholders whilst conveying intricate information clearly.


• A results-oriented approach coupled with accountability ensures timely completion of tasks within prescribed review cycles.


• A proactive disposition assists you in operating efficiently under pressure whilst prioritising workloads judiciously.


• Structured thinking supports logical problem-solving when navigating regulatory requirements or resolving conflicts between entities.


• Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration within teams and enable effective stakeholder engagement.


• The ability to manage substantial workloads under stringent deadlines demonstrates your dependability in demanding environments.

MUFG distinguishes itself as one of the world’s most esteemed financial groups through its steadfast commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible business conduct. Employees are privileged to be part of a global network spanning over fifty markets—offering unparalleled opportunities for personal growth through exposure to diverse perspectives. The company’s vision centres on cultivating long-term relationships with clients whilst serving society at large; this ethos extends internally by nurturing talent via training opportunities and flexible working arrangements. The culture here is inclusive: every individual’s contribution is valued irrespective of background or experience level. Supportive leadership ensures guidance is available whenever required whilst empowering you to take initiative in refining processes. If you seek an environment where your expertise is appreciated—and where your endeavours genuinely contribute towards shared sustainable growth—this organisation represents an exceptional choice.

Should you wish to make a meaningful contribution within a globally respected financial institution whilst advancing your career in KYC onboarding, we invite you to submit your application without delay.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.

We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.