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

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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)