AML Analyst

CONNELLS GROUP; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

AML Analyst

Connells Group have an exciting opportunity for an AML analyst.

This is a remote based role where there will be a requirement to travel to office locations, occasionally.

We are looking for an AML analyst to support the Group Head of Financial Crime Prevention, London MLRO, Team Leader in the delivery of an effective framework/oversight of all aspects of the Group’s standards and controls to prevent the Group being used to further financial crime.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Act as subject matter expert and provide technical and practical advice and guidance on general matters relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Due Diligence within Estate Agency and Lettings and junior members of the London AML Team.
2. Work alongside other business areas to support the implement the Group AML procedures.
3. Support Sales and Lettings with on-boarding and due diligence checks for various customer/transaction types (including Corporate, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Charities).
4. Carry out research to establish whether PEP and Sanction Matches are genuine and determine whether escalation is required to the London AML Team Leader or London MLNO.
5. When required assist with the sanctions screening procedures and resolution of sanctions alerts.
6. Identify and escalate at the earliest opportunity any regulatory issues to the Team Leader or London MLNO in a clear and accurate manner.
7. Preparation and review of internal procedures.
8. Ad hoc support as directed by the London AML Team Leader or London MLNO.
9. When required preparation and processing of Internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and maintenance of the SAR register.
10. Record and log Continuous Professional Development record.
11. Horizon scanning and awareness of changes to legislation.
12. Continuous regular ongoing due diligence on active files and email queries from the branch network.
13. Pick up tasks as necessary to ensure weekly objectives are met and completed.

We are looking for someone who has:

1. Experience within Estate Agency / Lettings, ideally.
2. Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and Amendments, JMLSG and relevant regulatory guidance.
3. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality written work and reporting.
4. Ability to assess the impact and relevance of issues and articulate them in a clear and precise manner.
5. Good interpersonal and influencing skills and the credibility to work well with Senior Management and relevant external agencies.
6. Ability to build strong and effective working relationships with business areas.
7. Articulate, confident communicator and presenter.
8. Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritise time, to work unsupervised and to react to urgent situations.
9. Relevant professional qualification or willingness to work towards.

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.