Analyst - Financial Crime Compliance - High Wycombe or Bristol

Saffery; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Bristol seeks a detail-oriented Financial Crime Compliance professional to join their FCC Team. This role involves client due diligence, KYC processes, and stakeholder interaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in client onboarding and a strong understanding of KYC/AML regulations. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to contribute to a vital compliance function within a respected accountancy firm.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Home working allowance

Profit-sharing scheme

Health and wellness benefits

Paid travel expenses

Qualifications

• At least two years' relevant experience in client onboarding/CDD.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML requirements and processes.

Responsibilities

• Completing client due diligence in line with AML regulations.
• Managing KYC ongoing monitoring processes.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Numeracy

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

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The team

The Financial Crime Compliance Team (FCC Team) is part of Saffery's broader risk management framework, supporting the new client onboarding function.

This role is based in either Bristol or High Wycombe, with the requirement to commute to the London office two to three times a month (travel costs covered). Additional office days will be in your home office.

The role

The successful candidate will work with high accuracy on processes including:

1. Completing client due diligence in line with AML regulations.
2. Conducting research using third-party tools for KYC procedures and risk analysis.
3. Documenting and analyzing KYC information to validate client data and assess risks.
4. Interacting with stakeholders to obtain missing or non-public information.
5. Managing KYC ongoing monitoring processes, escalating issues as needed.

You

The ideal candidate will have experience in client onboarding/CDD, preferably within a mid-to-large accountancy or professional services firm (e.g., legal sector). Essential attributes include:

• At least two years' relevant experience.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML requirements and processes.
• Experience working with senior staff/partners.
• Ability to work independently and apply previous knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with IT applications including Word and Excel.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Ability to meet KPIs and deadlines.
• Capacity to understand complex information and articulate it clearly.

Salary and benefits

• 35-hour workweek with flexible core hours (10am-4pm).
• Option to work remotely up to 3 days/week.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing after 5 years.
• Buy/sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
• Contributory pension (firm contributes 5%).
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• £25/month home working allowance.
• Profit-sharing scheme (~£1,000/year).
• Referral schemes for employees and clients.
• Access to health and wellness benefits.
• Paid travel expenses for non-contracted office work.
• Inclusive employer committed to ED&I, with network groups.

The organisation

Saffery is a chartered accountancy and business advisory firm with over 90 partners and 1,000 staff across multiple countries. We value excellence, integrity, and strong client relationships, operating within a global network to serve diverse sectors including private wealth, real estate, sports, non-profits, and more.