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Compliance, Financial Crime Controls, Analyst / Associate, Birmingham, Birmingham
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
13
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Our division prevents, detects, and mitigates compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm’s culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm’s second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm’s compliance, regulatory, and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures, and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils, and monitors compliance risks and breaches; and leads responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries. The team comprises members from diverse backgrounds such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We seek individuals with sound judgment, curiosity, and adaptability to changing regulations.
OUR IMPACT
The Know Your Customer/Enhanced Due Diligence team within the Financial Crime Compliance Group is seeking an analyst/associate with experience in brokerage or the financial industry. The role involves conducting enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers, supporting and developing the firm’s Client Identification Program, and collaborating with compliance, legal, operations, technology, and business teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and writing skills, the ability to manage projects, and prioritize workload. They should quickly understand the firm’s business and regulatory environment to make risk-based decisions.
YOUR IMPACT
* Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers to identify potential risks.
* Guide client onboarding teams on anti-money laundering matters.
* Manage escalations related to KYC and EDD and resolve issues with stakeholders.
* Work on AML-related projects and develop compliance policies and systems.
* Handle French regulatory reporting, including questionnaires and internal reports.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a strong academic record.
* Experience in investment banking or financial services, with knowledge of securities and products.
* Compliance experience with understanding of AML and sanctions regulations.
* Proficiency with data analytics tools and SQL.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
* Strong analytical, risk assessment, and communication skills.
* Ability to manage expectations and meet deadlines.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized.
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm founded in 1869, headquartered in New York, with offices worldwide. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering various professional and personal growth opportunities. We also provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process.
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