Our client based in Coventry/Midlands area is a dynamic & established FinTech Payments Firm. They are looking to hire four individuals into this established AML Team to strengthen it further. They are looking for a mix of candidates, those with experience and are also considering recent fresh graduates. Candidates must have the following, a British Passport, Leave to Remain or Settled Status to be considered. Unfortunately those on any form of Graduate visa will not be considered.
They are looking for a highly collaborative and conscientious Anti Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Analysts to join their vibrant Compliance Operations Team based in our Coventry office. Reporting into the Operations Team Manager, this pivotal role will see you support the Compliance Operations Team with day to day management of the AML Compliance duties including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF).
This will involve but is not limited to:
* Supporting the business by providing advice on the KYC/AML/CTF checks.
* Ensuring the compliance on-boarding and on-going monitoring of clients is consistently held to a high standard, ensuring client AML records are fully up to date through periodic AML reviews.
* Maintaining and updating team procedures, ensuring that Moneycorp’s KYC/AML/CTF standards meet regulatory, statutory and other compliance responsibilities.
* Supporting the AML Compliance Supervisor with regulatory and statutory reporting.
* Attending seminars and training to maintain market awareness to assist the team.
Although this is an entry level role, the successful candidate will also have regular interaction with a range of stakeholders in addition to working with colleagues across departments such as Sales, Payments Operations, and IT. Therefore, they are ideally looking for someone who has prior experience as an AML Compliance Analyst/Executive or is highly interested in moving into the compliance function and possess great communication skills, has excellent attention to detail and can plan and stay on top of multiple projects.
What we’re looking for / Skills that will help you in the role
* Background in compliance.
* Keen interest in keeping up to date with the market.
* The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Good organisational skills including prioritisation.
* Clear communication, both verbal and written.
* Attention to detail and ability to analyse a variety of documents for key information quickly.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Nice to have’ qualities and knowledge:
* Prior anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and client due diligence experience (work experience in a Financial Services, Foreign exchange or FinTech environment is highly desirable).
* Good knowledge and/or practical experience in dealing with KYC/AML/CTF for broad range of client types, including private individuals, corporates, partnerships, trusts etc.
* Knowledge and experience of AML requirements for clients based in higher risk territories.
* Solution-focused approach and the ability to make objective decisions and recommendations under pressure.
* Ability to communicate effectively and exercise appropriate judgement when dealing with escalated compliance matters.
* Proficient at building relationships with people across geographical regions and influencing a range of stakeholders, challenging decision making to help drive continuous improvements.
* Demonstrable experience working in a high-volume request / fast-paced environment, and able to work under pressure.