Taylor Root
KYC Analyst – Private Markets
KYC Analyst – Private Markets at Taylor Root, based in London. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
Reference https://www.taylorroot.com/job/kyc-analyst-private-markets/
About the role
Private Markets & Investor Onboarding
London (Office-Based) | Competitive Salary + Equity
We’re partnering with an innovative, VC-backed technology business that is transforming AML, KYC and investor onboarding across the private markets sector. Working with leading asset managers, fund administrators and financial institutions, they are using AI and workflow technology to modernise what has historically been a highly manual process.
This is an excellent opportunity for a KYC Analyst with strong private markets, fund onboarding or investor due diligence experience who wants to work at the intersection of compliance, operations and technology.
You’ll be responsible for reviewing complex investor onboarding files, providing quality assurance on KYC and AML assessments, and supporting clients through sophisticated onboarding scenarios. This is a hands-on position where you’ll work directly with private market investors and fund structures while collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to help shape future solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and quality assure KYC and KYB assessments against source documentation.
- Conduct due diligence on complex investor structures, including trusts, family offices, feeder funds, offshore vehicles and limited partnerships.
- Assess UBO ownership chains, PEPs, sanctions and adverse media findings.
- Support enhanced due diligence investigations, including source of wealth and source of funds reviews.
- Work closely with clients to navigate challenging onboarding requirements.
- Assist with periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring activity.
- Identify process improvements and contribute to product development initiatives.
About You
To be considered, you must have private markets or investor onboarding experience and be comfortable reviewing complex investor structures.
You will likely have:
- 2+ years’ experience in KYC, AML, investor onboarding or client due diligence.
- Experience gained within a fund administrator, private equity firm, asset manager, private bank, alternatives business or specialist RegTech supporting private markets clients.
- Strong understanding of LP onboarding, beneficial ownership assessments and complex fund structures.
- Hands-on CDD and EDD experience.
- Knowledge of AML, sanctions and financial crime regulations.
- Excellent written communication and analytical skills.
Particularly Relevant Experience
Private Equity
Private Credit
Infrastructure Funds
Real Estate Funds
Fund Administration
Alternatives Asset Management
Investor Services / Transfer Agency
Closed-Ended Funds
This role would suit someone who enjoys solving complex investor onboarding challenges and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of compliance technology within the private markets industry.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Reference: https://www.taylorroot.com/job/kyc-analyst-private-markets/ · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Taylor Root
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