AML Analyst
Core
Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), ongoing monitoring, and client enquiries to support UK regulatory compliance and financial crime standards.
Role type
AML Analyst (Financial Crime Compliance)
Builds
Client onboarding files, risk assessments, and compliance referrals
Domain
Financial Services / Anti-Money Laundering
Required skills
CDD and EDD execution, beneficial ownership analysis, sanctions/PEP/adverse media screening, regulatory knowledge (UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002), client communication, risk assessment, record-keeping
Preferred skills
Fund administration knowledge, nominee arrangements experience, global AML frameworks (FATF, EU directives), AML/KYC platform proficiency (World-Check, RDC, LexisNexis, Alessa), process improvement
Technologies
World-Check, RDC, LexisNexis, Alessa
Responsibilities
Conduct CDD/EDD and risk assessments for new and existing clients; Verify client information and control structures; Screen for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media; Maintain accurate client files; Identify and escalate suspicious activity; Respond to client AML enquiries and clarify documentation requirements; Liaise with internal teams to resolve onboarding issues; Participate in internal AML projects and system migrations
Seniority
Individual Contributor