CDD Financial Crime Analyst — Risk & Compliance

EY UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

EY UK is seeking a Financial Crime Risk Analyst in Newcastle to join the Central Client Due Diligence (CDD) team. The role focuses on performing due diligence on existing clients, assessing money laundering and sanctions risks, and ensuring compliance with EY policies while supporting staff across the UK business.

The successful candidate will review documentation, conduct adverse screenings, and escalate issues as needed, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Client Due Diligence/AML.
• Awareness of global events linked to financial crime and sanctions.
• Experience in regulatory or professional services is an advantage.
• Education to degree standard is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based client due diligence on existing EY clients.
• Navigate databases and internal systems to verify due diligence data.
• Conduct adverse screening checks and follow-up research as needed.
• Manage workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Encourage staff engagement with the Central CDD Team.
• Carry out other tasks as directed by the Central CDD Team Manager.

Skills

Client Due Diligence

Anti Money Laundering

Regulatory Environment

Financial Crime Awareness

Education

Degree level

Job description

EY UK is seeking a Financial Crime Risk Analyst in Newcastle to join the Central Client Due Diligence (CDD) team. The role focuses on performing due diligence on existing clients, assessing money laundering and sanctions risks, and ensuring compliance with EY policies while supporting staff across the UK business.

The successful candidate will review documentation, conduct adverse screenings, and escalate issues as needed, while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality in a