K3685 – KYC Specialist – UK, Greater London (Hybrid) – Asset Finance

£35,000 – £40,000 basic, excellent bonus and benefits.

New Leaf Search is partnering with an established Asset Finance lender in its search for a KYC Specialist to support its broker-introduced finance business

This role is responsible for managing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements across new business proposals, periodic customer reviews and changes in customer circumstances, ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations and internal procedures

Working within a busy Asset Finance environment, you will liaise closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and compliant customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake Customer Due Diligence on approved Asset Finance proposals in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Conduct Politically Exposed Person (PEP), sanctions and adverse media screening
• Complete customer financial crime risk assessments and escalate cases requiring additional approval
• Manage periodic KYC reviews, ongoing monitoring and trigger events, including changes in company ownership or directorship
• Liaise with brokers to obtain and verify customer information and supporting documentation
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely onboarding and progression of finance proposals
• Maintain accurate customer records and ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures
• Support the development and maintenance of relevant policies, procedures and operational controls
• Manage workloads against service level agreements, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail under pressure
• Contribute to departmental projects and improvements to customer onboarding processes

Person Specification:

• Previous experience within Asset Finance and Leasing, ideally gained in KYC, Customer Due Diligence, proposals or payouts
• Good understanding of KYC and AML requirements across different customer types, including companies, partnerships, trusts and individuals
• Experience using screening systems, databases and research tools to verify customer information
• Awareness of financial crime risks and the importance of effective customer due diligence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with brokers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Confident using Microsoft Office and relevant business systems
• A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach to problem-solving and teamwork

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working, with an initial requirement to attend the office five days per week for the first few months, reducing to three office days per week thereafter

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services, particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing. Relevant IN-COUNTRY experience is required; applications without it will not be considered

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Job Reference:	K3685
Contract Type:	Permanent
Location	Greater London
Remote Working:	Hybrid
Consultant:	Katherine Amin
Function:	Compliance, Financial Crime, AML & KYC ,
Contact phone:	0203 740 7222
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