Financial Crime Compliance Analyst-Professional Services
Posted 2 weeks ago by Hays
£30,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Financial Crime Compliance Analyst involves conducting due diligence procedures in accordance with AML regulations for new clients within a professional services firm. The position requires a minimum of two years' experience in client onboarding and CDD, with a focus on KYC processes. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, spending two days in the office each week, and will be responsible for analyzing client information and liaising with clients to gather necessary data. This role is based in either High Wycombe or Bristol.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete due diligence procedures in line with AML regulations for new clients.
- Research using third-party systems as part of KYC procedures.
- Analyze KYC information to validate client information and assess risks.
- Liaise with clients to obtain missing information.
- Produce reports for internal management approval when required.
Key Skills:
- 2 years' experience in a client onboarding/CDD role within the professional services sector.
- Good working knowledge of KYC/AML requirements.
- Experience working with senior staff/partners to achieve outcomes.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to work to specified KPIs and deadlines.
Salary (Rate): £30,000.00 yearly
City: High Wycombe
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Your new company A professional services firm offers flexible hybrid working to an experienced Financial Crime Analyst, coming from a professional services firm, with 2 days working in the office each week. (Unfortunately, candidates coming from the Financial Services sector will not be considered for this role, unless they have also worked within a professional services firm.)This role can be based in High Wycombe or Bristol.
Your new role You will be completing due diligence procedures in line with AML regulations for new clients. You will be researching with third-party systems as part of KYC procedures and undertaking analysis of any potential risks. You will undertake analysis of KYC information to validate client information and assess client risks. You will liaise closely with clients to obtain missing information and produce reports for internal management for approval when required.
What you'll need to succeed You will have 2 years'+ experience in a client on-boarding/CDD role within the professional services sector and the ability to work autonomously. A good working knowledge and understanding of KYC/AML requirements and how to complete processes and procedures related to regulatory client on-boarding. Experience working with senior staff/partners within a business to achieve desired outcomes. Excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and liaison skills (internal and external) Ability to work to specified KPIs and demanding deadlines.
What you'll get in return 35-hour working week and core hours of 10am-4pm Hybrid working, with the option to work from home for up to 3 days per week. 25 days of annual leave.-Increasing after 5 years' service plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday each year. Contributory pension scheme plus a wide range of other flexible benefits.
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