EDD / KYC Analyst - Private Banking

About the role

A leading financial services consultancy is supporting a private banking client with a long-term remediation and BAU uplift, and is seeking five experienced EDD Analysts. This is an on-site role in Glasgow under 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 and complex offshore structures
• Analyse Source of Wealth (SoW) and 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 and work closely with QA and management teams
• Complete work in line with SLAs and quality expectations

Required profile

• 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
• Right to work in the UK and availability for a 24-month contract

What we 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