Senior Financial Crime Analyst

Law Support Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed private wealth manager in London's West End is seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to enhance their onboarding and KYC operations. This role is pivotal in managing client risk and ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations. Candidates should possess a strong background in financial crime functions, particularly within Private Banking or Asset Management, and be adept at handling complex workloads. Fluency in Russian is highly desirable, reflecting the firm’s client base in the CIS region. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading firm in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in second line of defense financial crime function.
• Strong understanding of financial crime legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC and due diligence processes for client onboarding.
• Manage client lifecycle workflows including periodic reviews.

Skills

KYC processes

Due diligence

Financial crime legislation

Client risk assessment

Russian language skills

Job description

Senior Financial Crime Analyst

We are working with a highly esteemed private wealth manager in the West End of London. Due to ongoing success, they are seeking a Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join them on a long-term temporary basis. The successful candidate will be positioned within the onboarding and KYC area of the first line of defense team.

The daily activities will primarily involve KYC and due diligence processes, focusing on client lifecycle workflows including onboarding, periodic reviews, and changes in circumstances. The client base is in the CIS region; therefore, Russian language skills are highly desirable.

Applicants should have experience working in a second line of defense financial crime function, preferably within Private Banking or Asset Management. A strong understanding of financial crime legislation, regulation, and sanctions is essential, along with the ability to manage a complex workload. It is crucial to adopt a holistic approach to understanding client risk.

Please contact us with your CV for further information.