KYC Project Manager - London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Know Your Client (KYC) Project Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

Our client is a global, cross-divisional function within the Investment Bank (IB) Origination & Advisory (O&A) franchise. As a Project Manager, you will work closely with the debt Capital Markets (Bond Issuance), Equity Capital Markets (IPOs), Mergers & Acquisition (Advisory), and Structured and Syndicated Financing (Loans) deal teams in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region. You will be responsible for managing the coordination of the deal lifecycle process, from origination to execution and post-closing monitoring. You will play a critical role in ensuring transactions comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and legal obligations, including KYC requirements. Additionally, you will contribute to key business projects and initiatives as directed by senior management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with deal team members across DCM, EXM, M&A, and SETG to contribute to the transaction lifecycle management, including executing and closing bond issuances, IPOs, M&A transactions, and loan facilities
• Lead and coordinate the KYC process, funding and closing procedures, legal documentation review, and ensure relevant internal approvals align with the client's policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage the allocated transaction portfolio over its lifetime, from initial booking to termination/refinancing, including handling agent notifications and credit events
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiencies and adapting to the evolving banking regulatory landscape

Requirements

• Educated to bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience
• Experience in capital markets, M&A, or leveraged finance, with a strong understanding of bond and loan transactions, IPOs, KYC, Anti-Financial Crime (AFC), and broader banking regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• A reliable team player with strong problem-solving skills, risk awareness, and a proactive attitude
• Proficiency in French, German, Italian, or other European languages is advantageous

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.