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Emilia Thomas
Recruitment Consultant
Looking for a KYC Analyst with a couple of years strong experience who is looking to join a strong, growing team.
The AML Surveillance and KYC Analyst will be responsible for carrying out all screening checks on entities and individuals against PEP and sanctions lists. Review, risk assess and report any positive/possible alert matches in line with the specified timeframes. Perform detailed data gathering and analysis for new client onboarding and periodic reviews to complete KYC checks and Enhanced Due Diligence.
Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities:
To undertake AML and sanction/PEP screening, on-boarding due diligence checks and ongoing monitoring ensuring that consistent processes are followed in line with global strategy and requirements
Carry out complex research/investigations to confirm whether the potential matches to global sanctions lists are actual matches according to laid down guidelines.
Ensure escalations for sanction/PEP screening, reviewing and assessing the risk for escalations and ensuring that the appropriate course of action is taken.
Take ownership of pending matches, ensuring follow up are done, own actions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
Analyse and act on instructions received from MLRO. If unclear with the instruction, raise concerns and suggestion before executing of the instruction.
Maintain relevant databases and documentation and suggest controls to ensure we comply with regulations
Interpreting and analysing KYC data to accurately risk assess new and existing clients, making sound judgement calls in terms of escalation and risk mitigation
Communicating professionally and confidently with stakeholders including colleagues and front office account managers as part of the onboarding and client review process.
To support other team members with AML checks/referrals for escalation
Maintain effective communication within the business to ensure material issues related to financial crime prevention are escalated as required.
To support the business during regulatory audits and ensure audit points/findings are timely and effectively actioned
Essential Skills/Experience Required:
Practical financial crime experience or transferable skills
Current knowledge of money laundering and sanctions laws.
Knowledge of fraud, bribery and corruption laws also desirable
A good knowledge of AML legislation and requirements and an interest in financial crime matters
A good level of awareness of legal corporate entities and corporate group structures.
Financial Crime investigation, prevention and/or detection work preferably in the financial services or asset management industry
Sound knowledge of AML Risk Based Approach concepts
Sound knowledge of sanctions and politically exposed persons screening systems and transaction monitoring systems.
Understanding of risk management principles.
Analytical thinker and excellent attention to detail.
Good interpersonal, relationship building and written and verbal communication skills
Desired Skills/Experience Required
International Compliance Association Financial Crime qualification, or equivalent professional qualification
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