Our client within the Financial Services industry is looking to recruit a Senior Compliance Analyst to join their team.
Main responsibilities :
Conduct in-depth investigations into flagged client accounts, leveraging your expertise to uncover and assess potential compliance risks.
Carry out thorough KYC, CDD, EDD, SOW, and AML/CTF assessments, playing a key role in safeguarding against financial crime.
Review and evaluate high-value deposit and withdrawal requests that exceed established thresholds, making informed decisions that balance regulatory requirements with client experience.
Prepare comprehensive compliance reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies, clearly outlining findings and actionable recommendations.
Use AI-driven analytics tools to examine large datasets, identify high-risk individuals or entities, and strategically prioritise investigations.
Perform client screenings against PEP lists, sanctions registers, and adverse media to detect and manage potential high-risk relationships.
Partner with operational teams to offer expert insights on AML/CTF, fraud prevention, and customer authentication practices.
Assess current compliance frameworks and procedures, offering strategic recommendations to enhance risk controls and regulatory adherence.
Compile and submit accurate quarterly and annual AML/CTF reports to regulatory bodies within required timelines.
Address compliance queries from internal teams and senior management, delivering clear, actionable, and risk-aware guidance.
Requirements
Bring 5+ years of relevant experience in a compliance role, ideally within financial services or online trading.
Have deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, fraud prevention strategies, and compliance frameworks.
Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in writing and speaking.
Approach your work with integrity, accountability, and a strong ethical compass.
Have experience with/or a keen interest in leveraging AI tools in a compliance setting.
Education and Experience
Hold a degree in finance, economics, law, criminology, risk management, data science, business, or a related field.
