Associate, Financial Crime Risk Analyst (CDD), Risk Management, CBS, Belfast

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Financial Crime Risk Analyst to join its Belfast team. In this dynamic role, you will conduct client due diligence and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering legislation. Your strong communication skills and attention to detail will be essential as you manage workloads and provide updates to stakeholders. This opportunity offers a diverse and inclusive culture, continuous learning, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to navigate challenges and contribute to a vital sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work tools

Leadership coaching

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in customer services or administrative roles.
• Ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence and gather KYC information.
• Assess risks and liaise with client engagement teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Confidentiality and credibility

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

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Client:

EY

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Financial Crime Risk Analyst to join our Belfast Client Due Diligence (CDD) team. This role involves performing periodic reviews and financial crime due diligence checks on existing clients to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) legislation and current policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence on existing clients, including public resource research to gather KYC information and screening for PEP, Sanctions, and adverse media.
• Assess risks and determine if referrals to the 2nd line Financial Crime Team are required.
• Liaise with client engagement teams to source additional documentation as needed.
• Manage personal workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding progress.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Strong communication skills, capable of dealing with a wide range of staff, including Partners.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels.
• Strong team player with proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions while adhering to regulations.
• Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Experience of working in either a customer services or administrative role
• Excellent verbal and numerical skills
• Ability to demonstrate a positive enthusiastic attitude and work on own initiative
• Ability to build relationships with team members and key stakeholders

Ideally, you'll also have:

• A basic understanding of Client Due Diligence/Anti Money Laundering
• An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions
• Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment
• Education to degree standard will be an advantage

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.