AML/KYC Analyst

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented AML/KYC Analyst to join our AWMS transfer agency team. The successful candidate will support the onboarding process by conducting AML/KYC due diligence on behalf of our fund clients, ensuring timely and accurate verification of investor identities and compliance with applicable AML regulations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform initial and ongoing AML/KYC due diligence on investors subscribing to various funds, including verification of identity, beneficial ownership, and source of funds/wealth. 

• Review and assess investor documentation (corporate and individual) in accordance with client-specific and regulatory requirements. 

• Conduct sanction screening, PEP and adverse media checks on investors and associated parties using approved screening tools. 

• Identify potential red flags or discrepancies and escalate issues to senior analysts or the compliance team for further review. 

• Coordinate with fund clients, intermediaries, and investors to obtain missing or additional documentation and resolve queries. 

• Maintain detailed and accurate AML/KYC records to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance. 

• Classify clients from a risk and regulatory perspective, ensuring accurate risk rating 

• Support periodic reviews and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes for higher-risk investors. 

• Stay abreast of AML/KYC regulatory developments affecting investor onboarding in fund jurisdictions. 

• Contribute to process improvements and compliance best practices within the investor onboarding function. 

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, law, or related field preferred. 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in AML/KYC compliance, investor onboarding, or financial services (internships or related coursework considered). 

• Familiarity with AML/KYC regulatory frameworks and investor onboarding processes in fund management preferred. 

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to identify compliance risks. 

• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal teams, clients, and investors. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with AML screening and KYC review systems. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. 

• High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to compliance standards.