AML Financial crime Analyst

Adecco Portugal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is helping a client in the Financial Services sector find a KYC Team Analyst to join the Financial Crime Middle Office in London. The role focuses on identifying and mitigating financial crime and sanctions risks as part of the first line of defence.

You will conduct thorough KYC file analyses, maintain accurate client data, and collaborate with Relationship Managers to support timely account openings and resolve KYC documentation questions.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime and AML frameworks.
• Knowledge of sanctions screening and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client KYC files during periodic reviews for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain high-quality client data in the KYC workflow system.
• Coordinate with Relationship Managers to support account openings and KYC queries.
• Escalate potential sanctions or financial crime risks and submit SARs when needed.
• Participate in on-the-job training for new team members.
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest enhancements to improve performance.

Skills

AML knowledge

Sanctions awareness

CDD experience

Communication skills

Education

ICA/ACAMS (desirable)

Job description

KYC Team Analyst

Location: HEX

Industry: Financial Services

Our client, a dynamic organisation in the Financial Services sector, is seeking a motivated KYC Team Analyst to join their Financial Crime Middle Office. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the first line of defence in identifying and mitigating financial crime and sanctions risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough analysis of client KYC files during periodic reviews, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Maintain high-quality client information within the KYC workflow system, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers and other Operational teams to support timely account openings and address KYC documentation queries.
• Escalate any potential sanctions or financial crime risks to the second line for guidance and advice, including submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when necessary.
• Participate in on-the-job training for new team members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Engage in continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and suggesting enhancements to improve departmental performance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of financial crime, sanctions, and AML regulatory frameworks.
• Previous experience in a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) team within a financial institution is beneficial.
• Desirable qualifications include ICA Certificates or ACAMS, though not mandatory.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly across all levels of the organisation.
• A collaborative spirit, thriving in a team-oriented environment while supporting overall team objectives.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a proactive team that plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime and sanctions risks.
• Engage with a variety of stakeholders, including Front Office teams and the Financial Crime Group, enhancing your professional network.
• Contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives, including system development and process improvements, making a tangible impact on the organisation's success.

If you are passionate about financial crime prevention and possess the skills to make a difference, this is the role for you. Our client offers a supportive and engaging work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognised.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.