AML/Compliance Analyst

AML/Compliance Analyst

One of our large Investment Banking clients is looking for an experienced AML/Compliance Analyst to join their team.

You will have experience e within an AML/Financial Crimes compliance setting in an Investment Bank or Financial Services.

Experience of Politically exposed Persons (PEPs) and Source of Wealth important
The Global Financial Crimes Compliance team is looking for an individual to join the anti-money laundering (AML) team based in London,
You will be reporting locally to the Head of EMEA Global Wealth and Investment Management ('GWIM') GFCC

Responsible:
*Assisting in ensuring that the firm applies relevant legislation, rules and guidance to meet its statutory and regulatory anti-money laundering and combating of financing of terrorism ('CFT') obligations, with a focus on the GWIM Business in EMEA.
*Providing advice to relevant business groups within EMEA GWIM on all aspects AML and client on-boarding.
*Assisting in the review process for on-boarding new EMEA GWIM clients in EMEA.
*Reviewing client CDD documentation for high risk clients subject to referral to the GFCC team.
*Working with the AML team and key business partners to identify areas for enhancements to the existing AML/CTF framework in accordance with UK, EU and US regulatory requirements.
*Assisting in the development of AML training modules for staff.
*Maintaining up to date knowledge of AML/CFT legislation and guidance, and a current awareness of developing money laundering trends and typologies, particularly with respect to the UK, EU and US.
*Advisory capacity for line of business in all aspects of client on-boarding.
*A good knowledge of Source of Wealth requirements for wealth management clients.

*The role will involve the review of high risk client CDD and EDD for on-boarding purposes. Familiarity with the following client types:
Individuals
Private holding companies
All forms of Trusts
Foundations
Charities
A good knowledge of high risk client types requiring enhanced due diligence ie
Politically Exposed Persons
Special Concern businesses

Requirements

*Proven CDD/EDD knowledge, preferably gained in a private wealth management environment
*Sound technical knowledge of UK, EU and US AML requirements
*Proven analytical and investigative skills
*Attention to detail
*Excellent verbal and written skills
*IT Skills - MS Products, in particular Excel would be an advantage
*Team player
*Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads accordingly

hy-phen Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.