Trainee CDD Analyst
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management UK
IT
Guernsey
Posted on Apr 29, 2026
As a Trainee CDD Analyst, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn how to map out the world of our clients (and potential clients) and build a picture of their overall wealth, ensuring we know our clients inside out.
The role entails reviewing and assessing all relevant client CDD documentation submitted as part of new business applications and trigger events, ensuring that the firm’s CDD/obligations are met at all times in full in accordance with all the relevant laws and regulations relating to client due diligence and financial crime.
Start date available between May and September 2026.
The role entails reviewing and assessing all relevant client CDD documentation submitted as part of new business applications and trigger events, ensuring that the firm’s CDD/obligations are met at all times in full in accordance with all the relevant laws and regulations relating to client due diligence and financial crime.
Start date available between May and September 2026.
- Application Deadline
- May 10, 2026
- Department
- CDD
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Guernsey
- Workplace type
- Onsite
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are required of a fully trained CDD Analyst. The trainee will be required to carry out these duties once they are fully competent in the role. Full training will be given.
- Review CDD documentation for new accounts, periodic reviews, and trigger events ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
- Undertake thorough risk assessments for all client relationships to assist in managing and mitigation any financial crime risks appropriately
- Undertake electronic verification on individuals and entities to identify possible PEPs, and any other risk indicators as required
- Assist with reviewing of all payments activities including making requests for additional CDD documentation and rejecting or approving as necessary
- Ensure standard procedures are followed and checklists are fully completed at all times with appropriate notes made where discussions have taken place, or we have deviated from standard procedures
- Assist with remediation projects as required
- Conduct screening activities to ensure compliance with local and international sanctions and regulatory requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Technical/Qualifications
- Good education with at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 (C) or above
- A desire to gain a good understanding of CDD/Compliance
- Experience working in Financial Services would be advantageous but not essential.
Systems/Internal Processes
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to quickly learn and gain a good working knowledge of systems.
Regulatory Awareness/Compliance
- Ability to gain good working knowledge of the GFSC, JFSC and IOM FSA regulatory handbooks
- Keep abreast of any CDD regulatory changes and apply any changes to work
- The ability to understand and apply regulations across various jurisdictions.
Core Competencies/Skills
- Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative when required.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with internal and external customers
- Ability to assess risks and make a risk-based decision on a commercial basis
- An eagerness to learn and develop.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including contributory pension scheme
- Medical care for yourself, partner, and dependant children
- Parking
- Learning and development opportunities
- Active sports and social
- Modern, out of town office with sit-stand desks.
About Canaccord Wealth (International) Limited
Canaccord Wealth is one of the top 10 wealth managers in the UK, with offices nationwide, as well as international investment teams and operations in the Crown Dependencies.
We have successfully grown our business and reputation over the years, and now provide large numbers of high net worth clients with expert investment management to help them reach their objectives. Our investment management specialists have a wealth of experience across different areas of investment management, including portfolio management, stockbroking and investment funds.
Here at Canaccord Wealth, we pride ourselves on our special culture and being able to offer rewarding, challenging and interesting roles.
No matter whether you are looking for a client-facing Investment Director role or want to support our business through Operations, IT, Finance or Marketing, everyone at Canaccord Wealth plays an important role in our success.
We have successfully grown our business and reputation over the years, and now provide large numbers of high net worth clients with expert investment management to help them reach their objectives. Our investment management specialists have a wealth of experience across different areas of investment management, including portfolio management, stockbroking and investment funds.
Here at Canaccord Wealth, we pride ourselves on our special culture and being able to offer rewarding, challenging and interesting roles.
No matter whether you are looking for a client-facing Investment Director role or want to support our business through Operations, IT, Finance or Marketing, everyone at Canaccord Wealth plays an important role in our success.
There is plenty of opportunity to help execute our strategy, inspire us with your passion and build a rewarding career. We encourage new ideas, energy, hard work and professionalism and show our appreciation by being committed to your ongoing development, happiness and well-being at work.
As leading experts in our field, we have exacting standards and are always looking for ambitious and hard-working colleagues to join our dedicated teams and help us deliver the best we can for our clients as well as build a successful business.
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