About us:
Altras International Limited is a dynamic and growing money remittance company focused on providing seamless and secure financial services to customers in the UK, EU, and MENA regions.
As part of our commitment to regulatory excellence, we seek a dedicated Arabic Speaking Compliance Analyst with expertise or a strong interest in financial regulations, particularly those governed by the FCA, to join our team in Birmingham.
This position is open to entry-level candidates with a strong analytical aptitude and a keen interest in developing a career in Compliance within the financial services sector.
Job Description:
The Compliance Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring Altras International Limited's full compliance with financial regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, financial compliance principles, and data protection laws, with a particular emphasis on analysing data and identifying potential compliance risks. This position will involve conducting in-depth compliance assessments through data analysis, preparing analytical reports, and contributing to the development and improvement of compliance policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be integral to the team in ensuring compliance with AML/CTF regulations and will be responsible for providing support in the following areas:
* Critically analyse transactions and customer activity for suspicious patterns, utilising analytical tools and techniques to investigate and escalate concerns in alignment with AML guidelines.
* Conduct detailed analysis of alerts generated by monitoring systems, escalating genuine concerns according to established procedures.
* Perform ad-hoc data analysis to support compliance investigations and internal audits, providing analytical findings and insights.
* Generate and analyse compliance data reports to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks for senior management, presenting findings in a clear and concise manner.
* Conduct risk assessments to identify potential compliance gaps, analysing findings and reporting analytical insights to senior management.
* Contribute to the development and updating of AML policies, procedures, and controls by providing data-driven insights and analysis of regulatory requirements and internal data.
* Proactively analyse evolving regulations in the financial services industry and make recommendations on policy adjustments.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Law or Finance)
* Experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry is desirable, but this job is also open to entry-level candidates with strong analytical skills.
* Arabic-speaking proficiency is necessary as we serve a diverse clientele from the MENA region.
* Strong analytical skills, including data interpretation and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present analytical findings clearly and concisely.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and analytical approach to tasks.
Benefits:
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV detailing your experience by easily applying on LinkedIn or sending it to tasnim@altras.co.uk.
Altras International Limited is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.