Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) / KYC Analyst - Private Banking

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

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

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)