AML Analyst

Aztec Services (Jersey) Limited; Saint Helier; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible, hybrid working

Ability to work abroad for up to 3...

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (death in service and C

Worldwide travel insurance

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Job summary

Aztec Services (Jersey) Limited is seeking an AML Analyst to manage KYC records, review PEP connections, and treat screening alerts to maintain compliant client files both electronically and in hard copy.

You will advise client-facing teams on AML/CFT matters, collaborate with Compliance, and ensure timely collection of information and documentation to support ongoing due diligence.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams and external parties.
• Analytical approach with strong research abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to handle pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Good organisational skills and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure KYC requirements meet regulatory standards for client and investor profiles.
• Set up profiles in electronic databases and upload KYC information.
• Assist client-facing teams with external parties and timely information collection.
• Follow up with client-facing teams on submitted requests.
• Respond to drawdown and distribution requests from client-facing teams.
• Regularly screen the database and treat alerts promptly.

Skills

AML knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Integrity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About the role

As an AML Analyst you will be dealing with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing Terrorism (CFT) matters on a regular basis and will be responsible for maintaining well organized and up to date client and investor records in the database and hard copy files. If weaknesses are identified in the existing records, you will be responsible for taking action to ensure a satisfactory level of compliance is obtained. You will also be required to identify any connections to politically exposed persons (PEP) as well as reviewing and treating, on a weekly basis, the alerts generated by the automatic screening tool. In addition, your role will also be to give advice to and closely support the client facing teams in relation to AML/CFT matters. Such tasks may require you to deal directly with external parties.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that, for the identification of client and fund investors, all know-your-client (KYC) requirements and compliance with the regulatory framework is continually met
• Set up of client and investor profiles into the electronic database and ensure KYC information and documents are accordingly uploaded
• Assist client facing teams in dealing with external parties and ensure that proper information and documentation is collected in a timely manner
• Ensure regular follow-up with the client facing teams is performed in relation to submitted requests
• Respond to requests from client facing teams to perform drawdowns and distributions
• Ensure that the client and investor database is regularly screened and that automatically generated alerts are treated on time

Skills, knowledge, expertise

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are required to develop working relationships with colleagues (from both the Compliance team and the client facing teams) and to deal with external parties
• Analytical approach with good research skills
• Have a team-player attitude
• Good organisational skills
• A self-starter with a proactive and dynamic style and a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and quality standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products, in particular Word and Excel
• A high level of integrity and professionalism
• Ideally 1-3 years of experience in a similar role

We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do. We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking

With an ambitious vision for further growth, we’re always on the lookout for bright individuals to join our journey. Progress your career with a company that will support you every step of the way.

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career. We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. Join us and discover what makes us the bright alternative.