Summary: The Financial Crime Compliance Analyst role involves leading risk-based due diligence on high-risk prospects and managing compliance-related tasks for a large buy-side client in Central London. The position requires strong analytical skills to assess financial crime risks and communicate findings effectively. The role is hybrid, with an initial 6-month contract that may extend or become permanent. Candidates should have a solid background in financial crime compliance and a strong academic record.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk-based due diligence on prospects from high-risk locations, Family Office, and HK Prospects.
• Analyze red flag reports and summarize risks to recommend mitigants.
• Manage weekly Case Review Meeting agenda and document conclusions.
• Maintain case tracker and communicate FCC decisions to Customer KYC or Sales.
• Support risk-based due diligence on Discretionary deals and transactions.
• Handle queries from internal stakeholders and manage Group Mailbox Client management.
• Research and assess new asset classes for financial crime considerations.
• Support the Financial Crime Sanctions programme as needed.

Key Skills:

• Strong academic achievement and background.
• Proven experience in financial crime compliance, investigation, or legal roles.
• Experience in FCC advisory and report writing on key risks.
• Working knowledge of Financial Sanctions regimes (OFAC, UK, UN, EU).
• Understanding of the asset management industry.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and self-starting.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other