Anti - Money Laundering (AML) Analyst at Secondments

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• Undertaking client due diligence checks and determining the nature and level of due diligence required to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act
• Liaising with Managers and various departments to ensure client identification is maintained up to date and changes in structure and beneficial ownership are properly documented.
• Validating KYC documentation.
• Using databases, external and internal, and conducting research as part of this due diligence.
• Identification and escalation of Politically Exposed Persons associated with medium and high-risk clients.
• Completion of enhanced due diligence searches for clients and principals associated with high-risk clients.

Assisting the Compliance Team in answering various ad hoc queries.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB Degree or equivalent
• 3 years' experience in AML
• AML certification highly advantageous
• Sound PC Skills required

Personal Attributes/Behaviors/Attitudes           

• Self-starter
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong administrative skills
• Highly analytical

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking client due diligence checks and determining the nature and level of due diligence required to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act
• Liaising with Managers and various departments to ensure client identification is maintained up to date and changes in structure and beneficial ownership are properly documented.
• Validating KYC documentation.
• Using databases, external and internal, and conducting research as part of this due diligence.
• Identification and escalation of Politically Exposed Persons associated with medium and high-risk clients.
• Completion of enhanced due diligence searches for clients and principals associated with high-risk clients.
• Assisting the Compliance Team in answering various ad hoc queries.