BNP Paribas
Strutt & Parker - Junior Client Onboarding Analyst
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Strutt & Parker - Junior Client Onboarding Analyst
Client Onboarding Analyst (COA) – Residential & Rural UK Teams
Overview
The Client Onboarding Analyst (COA) is critical to ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations within Strutt and Parker. This role involves enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients, periodic account reviews, and supporting client onboarding across Residential and Rural UK teams, while collaborating closely with the Compliance team and front-line staff.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in an AML/KYC environment
- High service standards to both internal teams and clients
- Self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work independently & collaboratively
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
Account Onboarding & Due Diligence
- Conduct client due diligence on new and existing accounts, ensuring adherence to BNP Paribas Group’s AML/KYC policies and procedures.
- Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, including legal entities, wealth structures, and politically exposed persons (PEPs).
- Obtain and maintain KYC documentation to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Carry out periodic account reviews as per company policies and legal obligations.
Client & Stakeholder Relations
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, particularly High Risk Individuals/Entities, to expedite and enhance onboarding processes.
- Address ad-hoc KYC/AML queries for Sales and Lettings offices, resolving issues efficiently.
- Engage proactively with Relationship Managers (RMs) and Local Compliance Officers (LCOTs), escalating queries in a timely manner.
- Provide training and guidance on onboarding procedures to colleagues.
Process Improvement & Delivery
- Participate in developing, testing, and implementing new Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes.
- Collaborate with the Compliance team in CAC (Customer Acceptance Committe) decision-making.
- Support and enforce account initiation policies for front-office teams.
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Key Deliverables
- Completion of 100% of KYC/AML due diligence for new/existing accounts.
- Proactive resolution of client and internal queries within tight deadlines.
- Maintenance of accurate KYC records and compliance with regulatory changes.
- Positive customer experience through effective communication.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Two+ years’ experience in AML/KYC roles, preferably in financial services or real estate.
- Hands-on experience in enhanced due diligence (EDD), including sanction screening and financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) searches.
- familiarity with AML regulations (e.g., JMLSG, FCA guidelines).
- Practical experience using third-party due diligence tools (e.g., ** WORLD-CHEK, Docusign, Core (CORE Digital KYC)).
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams/Outlook) and electronic search engines.
- Preferred but not mandatory: Knowledge of the UK residential property sector (market trends, transaction processes).
Required Skills & Attributes
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with ability to engage with international clients.
- Attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.
- Self-assured but principled approach to compliance and ethical decision-making.
- Team player with ability to work autonomously and deliver under pressure.
Personal Qualities
- People-oriented & empathetic to accommodate diverse client needs.
- Responsive and agile, adapting to evolving regulatory and process updates.
- Solution-focused with the ability to escalate issues clearly when necessary.
- Commercially savvy, recognising how compliance directly impacts costs, timelines, and customer loyalty.
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Why Work With Us?
Strutt and Parker is dedicated to a world-class benefit package that supports both personal health and professional growth:
Health & Wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan for medical expenses
- 25 days annual leave (plus extra 5 via flex benefits)
- Personalised wellness programs, including:
- Mental health support and counselling services
- Gym discounts & employee bootcamps
- Volunteering opportunities & charity events
- Cycle-to-work scheme & travel discounts
- Open golf passes & sports teams
- Eye care vouchers & travel insurance
- Concierge services for daily necessities
Financial & Career Benefits
- Pension autocontribution (13% company contribution)
- Life assurance (8x basic salary)
- Group income protection (long-term disability insurance)
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- **Market-leading company bonus scheme (up to capped 30-40% of salary)
- Share incentive plan
- Financial & mortgage advice
- Access to art museum passes, cultural events, and exclusive employer engagement perks
Diversity & Inclusion
Strutt and Parker proactively fosters an inclusive workplace, valuing individuality, culture, and lived experience. We are dedicated to compliance with UK anti-discrimination laws, ensuring equality of opportunity for:
- All age groups
- Persons with disabilities (including mental health & neurodiversity)
- Offshore and onshore-bound positions
- LGBTQ+ communities & different family structures
Applicants will be valued for their unique contributions to a collaborative, forward-thinking business.
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