Vantage Point Global (VP) is a talent consultancy established in 2014 to support top-tier clients in building their talent pipeline. VP provides opportunities for all, hiring exceptional, diverse talent who are supported and developed throughout their career journey at VP, enabling them to be highly effective in their roles.
We partner with our clients to create opportunities for individuals to launch into fulfilling and rewarding careers in the industries we serve and deliver a future-ready workforce to our clients.
Our unique model delivers continuous formal training, personal development and mentoring to create a driven, high-calibre, highly skilled workforce that is empowered to add value to our clients from the outset.
Our head office is in London, but we work with clients globally. We currently have teams in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Warsaw, Wroclaw and are expanding into the US and Asia.
Vantage Point Global is a fully committed inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
Do you have a passion for KYC, AML? Can you combine this with excellent attention to detail, strong analytical ability, problem solving and organisation skills with a proactive approach? Then this role could be the perfect way for you to build on your career to date.
What will I be learning?
You will be responsible for becoming an efficient team member in delivering Business As Usual (BAU) activities within the Client Onboarding/Periodic Review team whilst supporting the Client Lifecycle Team Lead in a fast paced Financial Services environment. The role will include completing Onboarding requests for all business
What work will I be doing?
* Responsible for the effective delivery of allocated client lifecycle processes, ensuring that activities are executed to defined service levels and on a timely basis, meeting the requirements of the business
* Complete onboarding cases for low, medium and high risk clients across all businesses, undertaking and thoroughly completing all necessary KYC/AML and due diligence checks as well as completing credit risk assessments.
* Monitoring of negative media alerts and where appropriate, investigation and escalation to compliance
* Utilise screening tools to complete efficient client screening related to BAU cases
* To support the Team Lead and where delegated responsibility, lead the transition of functions and responsibilities into and out of the Client Lifecycle team whilst ensuring strong business risk management
* Responsible for assisting with group mailbox management, responding to queries and the allocation of e-mails within the team
* Build key relationships with internal Operations stakeholders as well as Front Office Brokers
* Liaise with the Anti Financial Crime on cases that are escalated on AML/KYC risks
* Collaborate with Financial Risk Management, and other stakeholders to gather relevant client information and provide insights on credit risk exposure.
* Conduct periodic credit risk reviews of existing client portfolios to ensure alignment with internal risk appetite and regulatory standards.
* Collaborating with team members to provide an efficient BAU service to clients and driving the reduction of client onboarding times in EMEA
* Provide feedback on suggestions for process enhancements to senior management
* Drive a positive culture within the team by supporting all team members in their daily tasks
What will I be gaining?
* Training in both technical and soft skills to help you develop relevant skills and knowledge in your role.
* Experience working at a top (financial or tech) firm early in your career.
* Ongoing formal and informal support and training as you develop and learn in your role.
* Social events, as well as community, charity, and voluntary activities with other individuals starting their careers.
* The potential opportunity to convert to a permanent role with the client.
What are we looking for?
* Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, possesses high organisation skills & a proactive approach
* Demonstrates strong analytical ability and problem solving skills
* Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a high pressure environment
* Highly effective written & oral communication skills; adapts communication style to suit audience
* Highly killed in Microsoft applications software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Significant experience in a similar organisation
* Demonstrated experience in training / mentoring junior colleagues
* Demonstrated experience in overseeing colleagues work
Essential Criteria:
* 3+ years relevant experience in KYC/AML
* Significant experience of working in fast paced or pressured environments
* Significant experience of financial markets
* Strong understanding of risk and controls
* Enthusiasm and commitment to learn and grow within the business
Benefits:
* Alongside your starting salary, there will be a performance review every 6 months with potential salary uplift.
* Ongoing training and development support through one-to-one coaching and access to online training services
* Health cash plan coverage.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
Things you need to know:
• To apply, you’ll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions.
• We’d like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.
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