CDD Analyst

Tailwind Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Major international bank in London seeks a CDD Analyst to perform KYC/KYB checks, due diligence, and sanctions screening from its London office.

Responsibilities include reviewing client profiles, on-boarding SPVs and other entities, and maintaining compliant reporting. Strong AML knowledge and front-office coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience performing KYC/KYB checks in a CDD role.
• Experience conducting Adverse & Sanctions Screening and due diligence on various entity types.
• Proven ability to classify PEP and understand AML requirements for corporate/FI entities.

Responsibilities

• Complete due diligence reviews for new and existing clients.
• Conduct Adverse & Sanctions Screening and PEP classification.
• Perform due diligence on SPVs, Funds, Charities, Foundations and other entities; maintain accurate records.

Skills

KYC/KYB checks

Adverse & Sanctions Screening

PEP classification

SPV/DV/Trust/Foundations knowledge

AML controls

Job description

Our client, a major international bank, is seeking a CDD Analyst to work from its London office.

Responsibilities:

• Complete due diligence reviews, for both new and existing clients
• Conduct Adverse & Sanctions Screening
• Conduct due diligence on entity types such as SPVs, Trusts, Foundations, Charities and LLPs; and conduct PEP classification
• Maintain regular records, ensuring the accuracy of relevant reporting.
• Analyse client behaviours, raising SAR’s as may be required.
• Maintain proactive in communication with the Front-Office and Compliance Departments.
• Assist with CDD Department projects
• Work with Front-Office to complete MiFlD classification on new and existing clients;
• Ensure that AEOI information is accurately recorded;

Requirements:

• Proven experience in performing KYC/KYB checks within a CDD functon
• Experience in: Conducting Adverse & Sanctions Screening; conducting due diligence on various entity types; and conducting PEP classification.
• Proven experience on-boarding SPV's, Funds, Charitiies, Foundations, SWF, State Owned and Supranational Entities, Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking;
• An understanding of organisational structures and experience of the breadth of AML requirements for a range of corporate and FI entities both in the UK and overseas
• CDD/KYC/Financial Crime Prevention related certification preferred.