AML Analyst

Moneycorp; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Compliance Officer responsible for AML compliance. The successful candidate will review and authorize client accounts, conduct periodic reviews, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Strong AML knowledge and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are essential. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model from Coventry, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a compliance role.
• Strong understanding of AML rules and guidance.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and authorize new client accounts while ensuring compliance.
• Conduct periodic reviews of client classification and service provision.
• Compile SAR reports and liaise with regulatory representatives.

Skills

Compliance experience

AML knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Who We Are

Moneycorp is a thriving dynamic business with an excellent reputation helping Corporate and Private Clients with their FX and International Payments requirements for over 40 years. As a globally expanding business, our footprint covers UK & Ireland, Europe, USA, Canada, Hong Kong, UAE, and Brazil!

With our extremely rare single IBAN multi-currency account, we are able to assist with a variety of different payment needs, including business payment solutions, personal payments abroad (for example buying a property), travel money, as well as the ability to offer interest on deposits. Supplementing this, we also support the global supply chain of wholesale banknotes through our Financial Institutions Group (FIG) and partnership with the US Federal Reserve Bank, to build deeper payment relationships with international banking customers.

It is through obtaining our own banking and payment licenses, the acquisition of two banking platforms and access to 16+ liquidity providers that we are able to proposition a trailblazing FinTech payment infrastructure that simplifies our customer’s diverse business needs and reduce their costs. There is no doubt that we are a major player and differentiated ourselves in a continuously evolving and competitive industry.

With 600+ employees, Moneycorp prides itself in attracting some of the world’s top talent and the people who work at Moneycorp are truly behind its continued success. As Moneycorp continues to expand into new territories, there are considerable opportunities for growth for newcomers and the learning possibilities are endless. We welcome you to be part of a team which has a passion for the business, all within a collaborative and supportive working environment that has ultimately translated to a unique exciting business. To find out more about our journey

Role Purpose

Responsible for carrying out general companywide AML compliance policies and procedures whilst working closely with a number of key business areas within the Group including in-country front offices and in-country compliance officers and MLROs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and authorise new client accounts, ensuring that internal policies and procedures are followed and full KYC has been carried out
• Ensure that clients are classified appropriately and that the service provision is consistent with this classification
• Ensure periodic reviews are conducted in line with internal policies and procedures and that they are conducted timely and following a trigger event.
• Compile SAR reports for the relevant Group business review/ submission.
• Liaise with regulatory, legal and banking representatives as required. Provide subject specific training to relevant departments as required
• Ensure that all documentation, including client forms, is kept up to date
• Ensure AML Compliance procedures and Compliance Operations manuals are maintained and updated as required
• Conduct monitoring tasks as required
• Assist with ad hoc projects as required

• Attend seminars and training as appropriate
• Keep up to date with relevant AML developments in all applicable jurisdictions
• Keep up to date with relevant Regulatory developments in all applicable jurisdictions

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience in a compliance role
• Good knowledge of AML rules and guidance
• Keeps up to date with the market

Skills and Competencies:

• The ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Good organisational skills including prioritisation
• Clear communicator, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications

Please Note

This is a full-time, permanent position with an opportunity to work on a hybrid model from our Coventry office.

What You Get in Return

This role offers a competitive salary, plus a benefits package including private medical health insurance.

Start Date

ASAP

Diversity and Inclusion

Moneycorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Across our Group, Moneycorp maintains a philosophy that an inclusive company culture inspires creativity, fosters a sense of belonging, and is imperative to both personal and professional growth. With a makeup of 47 percent female employees, Moneycorp has a remarkably diverse workforce. Our commitment to inclusion and opportunity continues to evolve and improve as we listen and engage with our diverse teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, status as an individual with a physical or mental disability status as an individual with a protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Moneycorp believes that diversity is critical to our success in helping Corporate and Private Clients with their FX and International Payments requirements across the world and is committed to creating an inclusive, mutually respectful environment which celebrates diversity. We hire on the basis of talent, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.