Financial Crime Specialist - Corporate Due Diligence

Aviva; York; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Financial Crime Specialist to conduct due diligence reviews. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in financial crime and a desire to advance their career. Responsibilities include managing compliance and conducting assessments to ensure adherence to regulations.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity of 8% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Wellbeing support and resources

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime reviews and Corporate Due Diligence.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial crime reviews for customer relationships.
• Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) Due Diligence assessments.
• Ensure compliance with service standards.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Communication

Financial Crime Regulations

Education

Experience in Financial Services

Job description

Financial Crime Specialist – Corporate Due Diligence – Salary circa £32,000

We are currently recruiting for Financial Crime Specialists to perform financial crime reviews for our existing customer relationships across our Corporate/Savings and Retirement portfolios. This role is ideal if you have experience in Corporate Due Diligence and are looking to develop your career in Financial Crime.

About the role:

You will conduct financial crime reviews of our customer relationships within the Corporate/Savings and Retirement portfolios, ensuring all activities remain within service tolerances and addressing challenges proactively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing Know Your Customer (KYC) Due Diligence assessments
• Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence for Corporate Entities during onboarding and ongoing monitoring
• Transaction Monitoring
• PEP and Sanctions Screening
• Ensuring compliance with service standards and proactively managing challenges
• Managing Financial Crime controls and assessments
• Providing assurance of compliance with Aviva Anti Money Laundering standards

Requirements:

• Experience in financial crime reviews, Corporate Due Diligence, and UK regulatory requirements
• Ability to assess risk and make risk-based decisions, with knowledge of Fraud, AML, and Financial Crime regulations
• Knowledge of financial crime processes including customer due diligence, PEP, sanctions, and transaction monitoring
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Experience within Financial Services and/or Insurance industries

Benefits:

• Salary circa £32,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity of 8% of annual salary, performance-dependent
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• Supportive policies including parental and carers’ leave
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work
• Paid volunteering days and participation in Aviva Communities
• Wellbeing support and resources

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Inclusivity:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider flexible working arrangements and encourage applications even if you do not meet every requirement. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria; please notify us if you have a disclosed disability.

Apply online or contact us at [e-mail].