Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) / KYC Analyst - Private Banking
Capitex · Glasgow
A leading financial services consultancy is supporting a private banking client with a long-term remediation and BAU uplift and is seeking five (5) experienced EDD Analysts to join the programme.
This is an on-the-ground role in Glasgow, operating within a hybrid working model. Candidates must be UK-based and able to attend the Glasgow office.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on private banking customers
- Review and assess high-risk individuals and entities, including:
- HNWIs / UHNWIs
- PEPs
- Complex offshore structures
- Perform in-depth analysis of:
- Source of Wealth (SoW)
- Source of Funds (SoF)
- Identify and document financial crime risks, red flags, and mitigating controls
- Draft clear, well-reasoned EDD reports in line with internal policy and UK regulatory standards
- Escalate material risks appropriately and work closely with QA and management teams
- Ensure work is completed in line with SLAs and quality expectations
Requirements
Required Experience
- Proven experience as an EDD / AML Analyst within private banking or wealth management
- Strong exposure to complex EDD cases (HNW, PEPs, offshore structures)
- Solid understanding of UK AML regulations and financial crime frameworks
- Ability to produce high-quality written EDD rationales
- Comfortable working in a delivery-focused, regulated environment
Essential Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Able to work on the ground in Glasgow (hybrid model)
- Available for a 24-month contract
Desirable
- Experience on long-term remediation or large-scale AML programmes
- Background in Tier 1 banks, private banks, or specialist consultancies
Benefits
What’s on Offer
- Long-term contract stability (24 months)
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile private banking engagement
- Competitive day rate (aligned to experience)
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