BDO Wave _KYC Research Assistant
Bdo
Posted 31 August 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →Education & Skills Minimum requirements: A completed Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in a social science discipline which includes: History ; Criminology/Law ; Psychology, etc. Competencies Critical thinking & problem solving Research proficiency Professional communication Attention to detail Time management Ethical decision‑making Strong working knowledge of MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, internet research etc. Roles & Responsibilities: This will be a challenging and rewarding role, where you will specifically be involved in: Complete relevant tasks dictated by project team via ServiceNow request ticket. Inclusive of but not limited to, creation of ownership structure, open-source research, PEP and sanction checks and creation of corporate trees for conflict check purposes. Ad-hoc projects – Support with delivery and also take ownership of projects for additional research on prospective and existing clients. Provide support to the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Economic Crime Team. Administration support: Providing relevant documentation that is suitable for client onboarding and supporting the project teams understanding of their client. Ensuring all high-risk elements are clearly presented and evidenced. Taking necessary steps to inform the firm’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Economic Crime Team when required. Coaching: Collaborate with Senior Assistant team members to ensure understanding of firms current AML guidance. Supporting peers in an office environment as well as via the team queries channel. Demonstrate and lead promotion of best practice.