AML Analyst

Vero HR Ltd; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k–£40k

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Vero HR Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an AML Analyst to join a growing Governance, Risk & Compliance function within a regulated financial services environment. You will work closely with the MLRO to uphold regulatory standards in client onboarding and financial crime prevention.

The role covers end-to-end onboarding, due diligence, ongoing screening, and MI/reporting. Ideal candidates have proven compliance or AML experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 escalate concerns appropriately.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Desirable: FX, Payments, Banking or Financial Services experience.
• Desirable: FCA requirements knowledge and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Desirable: experience using onboarding, screening or compliance systems.
• Desirable: exposure to regulatory reviews, audits or management reporting.
• Desirable: financial crime qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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 escalate potential risks, discrepancies or missing information.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders throughout the onboarding process.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Compliance experience

Financial Crime/AML/KYC

CDD/EDD experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

FX/Payments/Banking experience

FCA requirements knowledge

Onboarding systems experience

Regulatory reporting exposure

Financial crime qualification (des)**

Job description

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.

Working closely with the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), you will play a key role in ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of regulatory compliance, client onboarding, and financial crime prevention.

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 escape 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 step 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.