Anti-money Laundering Analyst

Description:

Our Client, a top UK Accountancy firm are looking for a AML Analyst to join their established onboarding team and complete the administration of our client take on procedures,

We are looking for an experienced AML Analyst to join the Anti-Money Laundering team and complete the administration of our client take on and refresher procedures.

You will report into AML Manager and perform client take on procedures on new clients and ongoing monitoring of existing clients. You will possess a practical knowledge of AML legislation and supporting industry guidance and have experience on boarding complex client structures. You will work alongside managers and partners at the firm to ensure the seamless completion of client due diligence on prospective and existing clients. As part of this, you will need to navigate complex client due diligence requirements and respond to client objections.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and assess data for corporate entities and individuals from appropriate sources (such as Companies House) to identify required further information and documents.
• Conduct due diligence on different entity structures.
• Perform electronic checks of client identification and investigate referrals generated by the system.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and clients/solicitors to gather additional information not available publicly.
• Assist with the ongoing monitoring of clients and updating checks for adverse media, PEPs (politically exposed persons) and sanctions.
• Identify PSC discrepancies, report internally and monitor their resolution.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes in relation to AML.
• Assist the Anti-Money Laundering Officer in their duties relating to administration of the firms AML programme including staff training, updating AML policy and procedure, drafting AML technical updates and news bulletins and other ad hoc tasks.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Experience of working within an accounting or other professional services organisation.
• Good knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering regulations
• Ability to work to deadlines and strong time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and written communication skills
• Good IT skills and use of MS office
• Educated to degree level equivalent
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) an advantage