Financial Crime Analyst

Manchester City Centre (3 days on-site)

£30,000

I'm delighted to be partnered with a growing law firm in their search for 2x Financial Crime Analysts. This will be a great role for somebody with 1-2 year's experience in an Analyst role within professional services.

As an Analyst in this team, you will ensure that the firm complies with its regulatory obligations by managing and mitigating risk. You will play an important role in implementing, embedding and monitoring compliance, including but not limited to, creating and maintaining all client due diligence (CDD)/anti-money laundering (AML) records, in accordance with relevant global laws and regulations.

Key Duties:

• Conducting AML/CDD of varying levels of complexity across a range of sectors, practices and jurisdictions on all new and appropriate existing client instructions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Investigative research using internal databases, third party information providers and publicly available information to gather AML/CDD information and documentation.
• Identifying and analysing a broad range of high-risk facts.
• Escalating high-risk factors, drafting referrals and obtaining senior management approval in line with the firm's escalation process.
• Undertaking Matter risk assessments, evaluating all mitigating and high-risk fac.

About You:

• Experience of working in risk and compliance within a law firm, accountancy or financial services environment.
• The ability to conduct extensive research, diligently reviewing AML/supporting documentation and critically analyse complex information, identifying key issues, and making informed decisions based on sound judgement.
• The ability to work at pace, managing and prioritising conflicting deadlines. Promptly responding to queries, addressing concerns, and taking the initiative to anticipate additional needs.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates