Location: Brighton Job Type: Contract Industry: Finance Job reference: BBBH381927_1730972961 Posted: about 3 hours ago My client, a large global brand is looking for an experienced Compliance Screening Analyst on a initial 6 month contract basis.
The role is Hyrbid (3 days based in the Brighton office) and Inside IR35.This position will sit within the UK Market Compliance (MCO) Team, responsible for supporting the continuing development and maintenance of a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program.
This specific role will sit within the UK AML Screening Team supporting the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) within the Legal Entities.
You will support the screening of persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists, risk assessments of Special Interest Persons (SIPs) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) against watchlists and negative media information and the reviewing of High-Risk customers/entities.Daily tasks would include - Conducting reviews on risk list individuals and sanction screening and completing risk assessments of both PEPs and SIPs to ensure all risks have been considered and actions have been taken accordingly to ensure Compliance with all relevant procedures and regulations.
Required skills and experience:A basic knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and policies relevant to AESEL and AEPSL in the area of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF).
Basic understanding of UK AML Regime, including ability to interpret AML/CTF requirements e.g.
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG), Bribery Act 2010 and Terrorism Act 2000.Strong Teamwork, Relationship, and Influencing skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to produce written summaries which clearly consolidate recommendations and conclusions.Ability to self-manage workload as well as being able to work in a goal-based environment, particularly with the ability to balance efficiency and effectiveness.To have previously worked in an operations environment.
Preferred skills and experience:Experience with PEPs, SIPs, Risk Lists, Sanctions or EDD investigations.A background in Compliance, Risk, Fraud/AML is preferable.University Graduate and/or relevant professional qualifications - Law Degree, Compliance/AML Diploma, ACAMS Certification