AML Analyst

Vero HR Limited; City Of London; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vero HR Limited is recruiting an AML Analyst to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance function within a regulated financial services environment in City of London. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance, KYC, or financial crime professional looking to grow with a dynamic team.

You will support end-to-end client onboarding, perform CDD/EDD checks, conduct sanctions and adverse media screening, and assist with risk assessments and MI reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience within Compliance, Financial Crime, AML, KYC, CDD/EDD or Client Onboarding.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations and financial crime controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to assess risk and raise concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Client Onboarding & Due Diligence: Support end-to-end onboarding of new clients and verify customer documentation per KYC/AML. Conduct CDD/EDD and raise gaps.
• Screening & Financial Crime Monitoring: Carry out sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening; investigate alerts and escalate suspicious activity.
• Risk & Compliance Support: Assist with risk assessments, periodic reviews, ongoing monitoring, and MI/compliance reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Front Office, Operations and Risk; provide guidance on onboarding and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

AML

KYC

CDD/EDD

Client Onboarding

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Description du poste

We are recruiting for an AML Analyst to join a growing Governance, Risk & Compliance function within a regulated financial services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance, KYC, or financial crime professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and fast-paced organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Client Onboarding & Due Diligence

• Support the end-to-end onboarding of new clients.
• Review and verify customer documentation in line with KYC, AML and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks.
• Identify and raise potential risks, discrepancies or missing information.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders throughout the onboarding process.

Screening & Financial Crime Monitoring

• Carry out sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
• Investigate onboarding and monitoring alerts.
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and elevate suspicious activity where appropriate.
• Support the business in maintaining effective financial crime controls.

Risk & Compliance Support

• Assist with client and transaction risk assessments.
• Support periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Prepare management information (MI) and compliance reporting.
• Contribute to the review and improvement of compliance policies, procedures and controls.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with Front Office, Operations and Risk teams.
• Provide guidance on onboarding and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance training and promote a strong compliance culture across the business.

Who we are looking for

Essential

• Experience within Compliance, Financial Crime, AML, KYC, CDD/EDD or Client Onboarding.
• Strong understanding of AML regulations and financial crime controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to assess risk and raise concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience within FX, Payments, Banking or Financial Services.
• Knowledge of FCA requirements, JMLSG guidance and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Experience using onboarding, screening or compliance systems.
• Exposure to regulatory reviews, audits or management reporting.
• Financial crime qualification would be advantageous

Why you will love working here

• Basic Salary £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing compliance function.
• Exposure to a broad range of AML, KYC and financial crime activities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Genuine opportunity to progress within a regulated financial services business.