Know Your Customer (KYC)

Trust, transparency, and identity—KYC is the quiet backbone of modern finance. This course unpacks what KYC involves, where it fits in UK regulatory frameworks, and how it works alongside AML. From customer verification to due diligence, you’ll gain clarity on methods that help prevent fraud without confusing everyone in the process.

Whether you’re reviewing a client’s ID or mapping a customer profile, this course introduces the tools, expectations, and compliance checkpoints you need to know. It's an ideal starting point for those looking to understand how KYC supports secure financial operations—without causing unnecessary paperwork panic.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role of KYC in financial and legal settings.
• Recognise UK-based KYC requirements and regulatory context.
• Apply methods used in customer due diligence processes.
• Identify how AML and KYC processes work together.
• Learn to implement KYC processes using reliable methods.
• Differentiate between key stages in the KYC procedure.

Who is this Course For:

• Finance professionals handling client onboarding checks.
• Banking staff managing identity verification processes.
• Legal assistants dealing with client account requirements.
• AML support staff in risk or compliance roles.
• HR onboarding teams verifying identity documentation.
• Small business owners vetting financial service clients.
• Accountants required to complete due diligence steps.
• Consultants working in fintech or financial advisory sectors.

Career Path:

• KYC Analyst – £30,000–£45,000 per year
• AML Compliance Officer – £32,000–£55,000 per year
• Risk Analyst (Banking) – £35,000–£52,000 per year
• Client Onboarding Specialist – £28,000–£40,000 per year
• Financial Services Administrator – £24,000–£35,000 per year
• Due Diligence Analyst – £31,000–£48,000 per year