CDD Analyst

Job Title: CDD Analyst

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)

Contract Type: Initial 4-Month Contract

Sponsorship: Not available — candidates must have existing right to work in the UK

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CDD Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 4-month contract. This role will focus on remediation, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and KYC/AML processes, with particular exposure to Investment Banking and High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) client populations.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position suited to an experienced CDD professional who can work at pace within a structured remediation programme while maintaining high standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end CDD and EDD reviews across a portfolio of clients, including complex structures and High Net Worth Individuals.
• Support remediation projects, ensuring outstanding KYC/AML documentation and due diligence gaps are identified and resolved within agreed timelines.
• Perform risk-based assessments in line with AML regulations, escalating high-risk cases and unusual findings where appropriate.
• Verify source of funds/source of wealth documentation for HNWI clients, ensuring adequate evidence and audit trail.
• Liaise with front office, Compliance, and Financial Crime teams to resolve outstanding due diligence queries.
• Maintain accurate records within case management/KYC systems, ensuring documentation is audit-ready.
• Identify and escalate financial crime risks, gaps in process, or recurring issues during remediation activity.
• Work to strict SLAs and productivity targets while maintaining accuracy and quality of output.

Essential Experience

• 4+ years' experience within CDD, specifically within Financial Services.
• Proven experience working within Investment Banking and/or with High Net Worth Individual client populations.
• Strong hands-on experience within remediation projects/programmes.
• Solid understanding of CDD, EDD, KYC and AML regulatory requirements.
• Experience assessing complex ownership structures, source of funds/wealth, and higher-risk client types.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of casework accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• This role requires the successful candidate to attend the office 3 days per week.
• This is an initial 4-month contract, with potential for extension based on business need.
• Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK.