Global Client Review & Due Diligence Scaling

27^th February 2026 ·

Albany Beck partnered with a multinational fund services business to rapidly scale its AML and KYC capability in response to a large remediation programme and evolving regulatory requirements. By relocating and expanding the client’s AML-KYC operations, Albany Beck enabled the successful review of 8,200 investor accounts, improved KYC completion rates through a robust operating model, and built a sustainable in-house function. The engagement delivered immediate remediation outcomes while positioning the client ahead of future regulatory change.​

Challenge

The client needed to urgently scale its AML and KYC operations to deliver a large KYC remediation programme while maintaining business-as-usual controls. Regulatory changes required the uplift and review of 8,200 investor accounts, but capacity constraints within the Luxembourg-based team made it difficult to meet deadlines, retain talent, and sustain service levels. Without rapid intervention, the client faced growing delivery risk and potential regulatory exposure.​

Approach

Albany Beck adopted a rapid assessment and mobilisation approach, combining operational expertise with strategic workforce planning. The focus was on delivering immediate remediation outcomes while designing a scalable, future-ready AML-KYC operating model.​

Solution

Albany Beck conducted a rapid review of the client’s AML-KYC capability and recommended relocating the function to Dublin to access a deeper talent pool. A 70-person Albany Beck consulting team was deployed to deliver urgent KYC remediation while managing the seamless transition of AML-KYC operations from Luxembourg to Dublin. Senior managers structured the team to mirror the client’s EMEA stakeholder model, strengthening governance, communication, and reporting. Process improvements were implemented across screening, operational MI, and management reporting, reducing manual effort and improving transparency. Albany Beck worked closely with internal teams as a single integrated function, ultimately transitioning consultants into permanent roles to establish a sustainable in-house AML-KYC capability.​

Outcomes

• Successful relocation of the client’s AML-KYC operations to Dublin.​
• Review and uplift of 8,200 investor accounts in line with regulatory requirements.​
• 70-person team deployed, with 60% transitioned into permanent roles, exceeding client expectations
• Improved KYC completion rates through a robust and scalable operating model with enhanced governance, reporting, and operational transparency.​
• A sustainable AML-KYC function positioned ahead of future regulatory demands.