Peninsula
Peninsula
Peninsula is a global marine energy supplier serving shipowners and vessel operators with conventional marine fuels, biofuels, LNG and emerging lower-carbon fuel options. Its integrated operations span cargo procurement and trading, storage and blending, technical operations, and physical bunkering across major maritime hubs. The company combines local execution with international scale to support dependable fuel supply, emissions compliance and the ongoing transition toward lower-carbon shipping.

KYC Analyst - London Hybrid

Support counterparty due diligence, sanctions screening, and risk assessment activities at Peninsula, a global marine energy company. This hybrid role is based in London.

Description

  • Support counterparty due diligence across onboarding, periodic reviews, and trigger-event assessments.
  • Handle KYC and external stakeholder due diligence requests for Peninsula group entities worldwide.
  • Conduct onboarding, CDD, EDD, periodic reviews, and event-driven reviews.
  • Perform identity verification, UBO mapping, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening, and assist with risk ratings.
  • Collect, validate, and maintain accurate KYC documentation and counterparty records.
  • Keep counterparty information current in the CRM system and relevant databases.
  • Escalate exceptions, risks, data gaps, and unusual findings to the KYC Manager, Legal team, or senior stakeholders.
  • Prepare risk assessments and due diligence summaries.
  • Help maintain KYC workflows, checklists, templates, filing structures, and process documentation.
  • Monitor cases and support departmental SLAs through effective case management and prioritisation.
  • Update KYC procedures and documentation in response to regulatory and policy changes.
  • Respond to internal KYC queries and work with counterparties and internal teams to resolve due diligence issues.
  • Maintain organised, auditable records in line with retention requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of qualification and experience.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and research skills.
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
  • Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
  • Ability to work from the London office at least three days per week.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft Forms is desirable.
  • Fluency in a foreign language, particularly Spanish, is desirable.

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