Jane Street

AML Onboarding Analyst at Jane Street (London, United Kingdom)

Jane Street· London, United Kingdom·

Job description

About the position

We are looking for an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Onboarding Analyst to help our Legal and Compliance team in London with AML and counterparty onboarding matters.

The regulatory landscape within our industry is very complex, and a strong understanding of this—particularly in an AML context—will be essential. You’ll be responsible for onboarding counterparties and conducting any required screenings using third-party vendors. You’ll also be an integral part of our team as we coordinate regulatory filings, complete AML/KYC questionnaires, open new exchange accounts, establish custody banking relationships and perform KYC refreshes.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to creating new processes and improving existing ones. The right person for this role will enjoy working with paperwork and people, and be able to answer questions and explain regulations and processes clearly to a wide range of colleagues and external parties.

About you

  • Prior experience in AML or with corporate documentation in a compliance, corporate paralegal, or client services role is preferred
  • The right candidate will be able to independently apply Jane Street’s UK and EU AML policies, and associated internal guidance documents
  • Have some understanding of different financial asset classes, including equities, fixed income, derivatives and FX, and a willingness to learn more
  • Motivated self-starter who can handle competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
  • Organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong analytical thinker with good judgement
  • Can communicate clearly with colleagues and external partners
  • Fluent in spoken and written English; foreign language skills are highly desirable

If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.

Why work at Jane Street

  • Culture: Described as “open and collaborative,” with porous boundaries between trading, research, and technology. Intellectual humility and curiosity are highly valued.
  • Learning & Development: Offers immersive internships, multi-day programs, direct mentorship, and a week abroad for interns. Full-time employees have access to extensive internal training, a library, and classrooms in every office.
  • Work Environment: Most employees write code as part of their regular work. The firm is known for its technical excellence and for using the most advanced tools available.
  • Benefits: Daily breakfast and lunch, fully-stocked kitchens, on-site gyms, nursing suites, quiet rooms, recreation spaces, health services, and more. Offices are designed for collaboration and deep focus.
  • Remote/Hybrid Policy: Not explicitly stated, but the firm emphasizes in-person collaboration on trading floors. Offices are located in major global cities.
  • Diversity: Actively seeks people from all backgrounds and emphasizes that the company is only as strong as its people.

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