Senior Associate, Financial Crime Risk Analyst (CDD), Risk Management, CBS, Belfast

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is looking for a Financial Crime Risk Senior Associate in Belfast. The role involves conducting client due diligence, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering legislation. Candidates should have a solid understanding of CDD/KYC and experience in a related environment. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are crucial for success in this position, which also offers continuous learning and a diverse culture.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work tools

Coaching and leadership insights

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in performing end-to-end CDD/KYC.
• Good understanding of AML legislation and experience in sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence on existing clients.
• Assess risks for referrals to the Financial Crime Team.
• Manage personal workloads to ensure timely task completion.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to make risk-based decisions

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Financial Crime Risk Senior Associate – Periodic Review

Location: Belfast

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Financial Crime Risk Analyst to join our Belfast-based high‑risk Client Due Diligence (CDD) team. This role involves performing periodic reviews and financial crime due diligence checks on existing clients to ensure compliance with anti‑money laundering (AML) legislation and current policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client due diligence on existing clients, including public resource research to gather KYC information and screening for PEP, sanctions, and adverse media.
• Assess risks and determine if referrals to the 2nd line Financial Crime Team are required or if a risk‑based approach can be taken.
• Liaise with client engagement teams to source additional documentation as needed.
• Manage personal workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in performing end‑to‑end CDD/KYC.
• Good understanding of AML legislation and experience in sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
• Awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions.
• Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment is an advantage.
• Education to degree standard is an advantage.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong communication skills, capable of dealing with a wide range of staff, including Partners.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels.
• Strong team player with proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to make risk‑based decisions while adhering to regulations.
• Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters!