Financial Crime Assistant – Branch

Northreach have partnered with an exciting international bank who are on the hunt for an experienced AML & Financial Crime professional to join as a Temporary Senior Associate to support the Financial Crime Operations team.

As Senior Associate, you will undertake independent due diligence on client onboarding, as well as periodic KYC reviews and SAR investigations carried out by the frontline teams of the London branch and wider organisation.

This is a temporary role offering a 12 month FTC. The position is based on-site Monday-Friday from 9am – 6pm.

• Guarantee compliance with AML/KYC related laws and regulations, identify non-compliance matters and escalate them as required
• Review new accounts for enhanced due diligence (EDD) and existing accounts for ongoing due diligence, investigating and assessing potential money laundering and financial crime risks to the Bank
• Ensure timely, efficient reporting of suspicious activity transactions to the MLRO, registering these on the National Crime Agency website
• Maintain the relevant MI for tracking alerts and SAR’s
• Support with identifying systematic procedural deficiencies and training requirements based on reviews conducted
• Undertake investigations and liaise with stakeholders to resolve any issues that are raised
• Organize and maintain MI for Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Conflicts of Interests.
• Ensure timely response to operational queries from business areas and support functions.
• Undertake activities related to vendor management
• Provide general administrative support to the team
• Occasional ad hoc responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Head of Financial Crime

• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience in financial services, with a strong knowledge of best practises
• Strong technical knowledge with experience of using MS Office programme
• Strong analytical skills, able to organise and analyse multiple and complex data sets
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Desire to learn new skills and progress
• Fantastic written and verbal skills