Know Your Customer (KYC) Associate - IRIS Recruitment : Job Details

Know Your Customer (KYC) Associate

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Manchester, UK

Permanent full time

Start your career in financial compliance with a role that makes a real impact. We’re looking for a detail-focused and motivated KYC Associate to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Know Your Customer (KYC) and financial compliance—no prior experience needed, just a willingness to learn!

What Will You Be Doing?

As a KYC Associate, you’ll play a key role in verifying customer information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and helping to prevent financial crime. You’ll be:

• Reviewing customer documents and verifying information.
• Conducting checks for risks such as sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Escalating suspicious activity to the AML & Financial Crime team.
• Keeping accurate records of customer compliance checks.
• Supporting process improvements within the KYC team.
• Staying up to date with industry regulations and best practices.
• Collaborating with other teams to ensure a smooth customer experience.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is ideal for someone looking to begin a career in financial compliance. You don’t need previous experience, but we’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Attention to detail - you enjoy working carefully and accurately.
• Problem-solving skills - you can spot issues and find solutions.
• Good communication - clear written and verbal skill.
• A team mindset - you work well with others and enjoy collaborating.
• Organisation & reliability - you can manage your time effectively.
• A willingness to learn - you’re eager to develop skills in compliance and financial services.

Any experience in administration, data entry, or customer service is a plus, but not required.

Why Apply?

• Full training and support provided - no prior experience required.
• Gain valuable experience in financial compliance and risk management.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Work for a leading company with opportunities to grow.

Application Process

1?. Apply Online - Submit your CV and complete a short application.2?. Online Assessments - These help us understand your skills in a fair and structured way.3?. Initial Interview - A short video call with our Talent Team via Microsoft Teams.4?. Group Assessment Day - Join us at our Manchester office for interactive activities on Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Ready to start your career in KYC and compliance? Apply today and help us maintain the high standards of IRIS Software!