Financial Crime (CDD) Risk Analyst - Newcastle (Hybrid working)

Ernst & Young; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for a Client Due Diligence Specialist to support compliance with risk management policies. The role involves conducting client due diligence, verifying information, and ensuring timely task management in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, awareness of financial crime, and preferably experience in professional services. This position offers competitive remuneration and support for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Comprehensive Total Rewards

Support for flexible working

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Understanding of Client Due Diligence, Anti-Money Laundering, and Financial Crime.
• Awareness of recent global financial crime events.
• Experience in a regulatory or professional services environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based client due diligence according to EY policies.
• Identify and verify due diligence information using databases.
• Conduct adverse screening checks and follow-up research.
• Manage workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Encourage engagement from client-facing staff.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Team manager.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confidentiality and credibility

Team player

Creative problem-solving

Enthusiasm

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

The Central CDD team supports EY Partners and staff in the execution of and compliance with Global, Regional and local risk management policies and procedures, including financial crime, data protection, and the development, maintenance, communication and training of key RM policies. The role is hybrid, requiring some time in the Newcastle office and a manageable commute. As a key part of a Central CDD team of 30+ members, you will perform client due diligence on potential and actual clients of EY covering money laundering, terrorism and sanctions compliance, handling all first line financial crime client acceptance and continuance procedures for the UK and Ireland business.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk‑based client due diligence on actual and potential clients of the Firm in accordance with EY policies and procedures
• Navigate public databases and internal systems to identify & verify due diligence information
• Conduct adverse screening checks on clients and undertake follow‑up research as required
• Manage personal workloads to ensure queues of work are dealt with in a timely manner
• Encourage client‑facing staff to engage with the Central CDD Team
• Other tasks, as directed by the Team manager and Central CDD Team Senior Manager

Key Skills & Attributes

• Good communication skills capable of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders, including Partners
• The ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels
• Be a strong team player and proven ability to work with others
• The ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Be enthusiastic, positive and resilient
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
• Be able to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

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

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Competitive remuneration package, including comprehensive Total Rewards and support for flexible working and career development
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
• EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements