ABC Senior Analyst – AVP

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analyst to join their team in Canary Wharf. This role involves ensuring compliance with the UK Bribery Act and overseeing the accuracy of financial records. You will mentor new analysts, contribute to departmental improvements, and represent the team in meetings. With a focus on regulatory adherence and process optimization, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic financial environment. If you have a strong background in financial compliance and are eager to lead initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in a CDD/ABC team in a financial institution.
• Strong understanding of UK Bribery Act and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Verify submissions in the G&E database ensuring accuracy.
• Mentor new staff and provide feedback on analyst work.
• Lead projects and prepare MI for reporting purposes.

Skills

Regulatory Framework Understanding

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Financial Crime Analysis

Mentoring Skills

Process Improvement

Education

ICA Certificates

Job description

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cer Financial are working alongside a bank who are based in Canary Wharf. They are seeking a Senior Analyst – AVP to work with them on contract basis.

The Responsibilities of a ABC Senior Analyst Will Include:

• Verify submissions made via the G&E database of Gifts and Entertainment to be given or received by bank staff, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the records before escalating to the Second Line for final approval.
• Analyse entries in the ABC Database for new Supplier / Associated Party engagements, or periodic reviews of existing engagements, ensuring adherence to the CPD ABCD standards, regulatory guidance, and internal policies.
• Check and approve the work of other analysts, providing feedback on items requiring further attention.
• Participate in on-the-job training and act as a mentor to new staff members.
• Participate as directed and oversee the remediation of files identified as requiring additional work by Compliance Monitoring reviews, ensuring that the remediation is fully completed, and learning points are shared with the team via study meetings.
• Represent the FCMO as an SME at meetings with other areas of the Bank, providing help and guidance in relation to ABC / G&E matters as requested. This includes remote Skype training on both systems and policy.
• Proactively contribute to improved departmental performance by identifying weaknesses and inefficiencies in systems, workflow, and processes, suggesting enhancements, and quantifying the efficiency gains, whether from a financial perspective or from a customer experience/security aspect.
• Participate in, and if required, lead ongoing projects as directed. This includes system development, testing, and implementation.
• Prepare MI for reporting purposes for Bank committees (OGRC and Exco).
• Ensure procedures are updated and regularly reviewed against existing processes.

The Successful Senior Analyst Will Have:

• An excellent understanding of the regulatory framework associated with the UK Bribery Act, Financial Crime, Sanctions, and AML, with the ability to stay updated on changes.
• Previous experience (3-4 years) working within a CDD / ABC team in a financial institution.
• Externally recognized qualifications related to ABC and Customer Due Diligence are preferable (e.g., ICA certificates).