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Senior AML Analyst
Lubbock Fine. Take ownership of ongoing AML and KYC reviews and ensure client files remain compliant .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in KYC and AML compliance, with a strong focus on client due diligence, risk assessment, and remediation activities. Proficient in managing complex client files, ensuring adherence to UK AML legislation, and effectively collaborating with stakeholders.
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KYC Reviews ManagementAML Compliance ExpertiseRisk Assessment and RemediationSanctions and PEP ScreeningClient Due Diligence
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Hard Skills
KYC ComplianceAML RegulationsClient Due DiligenceRisk AssessmentSanctions ScreeningPEP ScreeningBeneficial Ownership IdentificationAudit Trail MaintenanceRegulatory ComplianceDocumentation Review
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem Solving
Tools & Technologies
AML/KYC Monitoring SystemsMicrosoft Office
Industry Keywords
UK AML LegislationPOCA 2002Money Laundering Regulations 2017Enhanced Due DiligenceClient Risk Ratings
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take ownership of ongoing AML and KYC reviews and ensure client files remain compliant
- Conduct detailed client-file reviews, identify gaps and inconsistencies, and recommend further investigation or action
- Assess KYC accuracy, update client risk ratings, and undertake sanctions and watchlist screening
- Identify clients requiring Enhanced Due Diligence and recommend appropriate monitoring
- Review client activity and transaction patterns for unusual or suspicious indicators
- Prepare evidenced findings and recommendations and escalate concerns where appropriate
- Lead KYC and AML remediation projects through to resolution
- Prioritise remediation according to risk, materiality and regulatory deadlines
- Collaborate with client-facing teams and internal stakeholders to resolve documentation issues
- Refresh outdated KYC information and maintain remediation records and audit trails
- Report progress, emerging risks and outstanding issues to the Head of Risk & Compliance
- Review onboarding questionnaires and documentation for completeness, accuracy and consistency
- Verify client identities and assess client profiles and risk exposure
- Evaluate business activities, source of funds and source of wealth
- Identify and verify UBOs and PSCs
- Conduct PEP, sanctions and adverse screening during onboarding
- Escalate higher-risk, complex or unusual relationships to the MLRO
- Provide first-line challenge before client relationships are approved
- Maintain accurate, complete and auditable KYC and AML records in compliance and client management systems
- Ensure records comply with UK AML legislation, regulatory requirements and GDPR
- Support process improvement by identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities to strengthen AML and KYC controls
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years' experience within KYC, AML, compliance, client due diligence or a related risk environment
- Experience within an accountancy practice, professional services firm or similarly regulated environment
- Strong working knowledge of UK AML requirements, including POCA 2002 and the Money Laundering Regulations 2017
- Proven experience managing KYC reviews, client due diligence, risk assessments and remediation activity
- Strong understanding of beneficial ownership, UBO and PSC identification requirements
- Practical experience undertaking sanctions, PEP and watchlist screening
- Experience identifying and assessing higher-risk clients and escalating matters appropriately
- Comfortable reviewing complex information, challenging inconsistencies and making well-reasoned recommendations
- Confident using AML/KYC monitoring systems and Microsoft Office
- Excellent attention to detail, written and analytical skills, and ability to produce clear, well-evidenced reports
- Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with client-facing teams, senior colleagues and key stakeholders
- Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities and remediation deadlines
- Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Benefits
Comp & perks- Smart Working with core hours from 10am to 4pm
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Matched pension (either 4% or 5%)
- Private medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave packages
- Flexible benefits including healthcare assessments, cycle to work, childcare vouchers and health cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Fresh fruit and snacks in the office every week
- Massage Angels quarterly
- Annual away day and Christmas party
- Numerous other socials
- Annual wellbeing calendar with free seminars, handouts and lunch and learn sessions
- Supporting working environment where development and progression are actively encouraged
- Path-to-Partner programme and secondment opportunities