Financial Crime Business Analyst
Financial Crime Business Analyst to support regulatory compliance, AML/CFT frameworks, and sanctions processes within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Process & System Enhancements:
- Oversee and refine compliance-related systems, including AML/CFT and sanctions screening, ensuring efficiency and accuracy while conducting testing and recommending improvements.
Regulatory Oversight & Risk Management: Maintain and improve sanctions screening frameworks, support decision-making in client onboarding, and conduct regular system evaluations to uphold compliance.
Client Onboarding & Due Diligence: Provide expert guidance on complex due diligence queries, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and risk assessment best practices.
Legal & Compliance Requests: Manage and respond to official regulatory inquiries, including law enforcement and court-mandated requests, within required deadlines.
Training & Awareness Initiatives: Develop and deliver compliance training programs to enhance awareness of financial crime risks, sanctions, and reporting obligations across the organization.
Data Reporting & Insights: Prepare in-depth compliance reports for senior management and regulatory committees, ensuring accuracy and alignment with best practices.
Strategic Compliance Projects: Contribute to firm-wide regulatory projects, enhancing policies, procedures, and risk frameworks while expanding expertise in financial crime compliance.
Experience & Skills Required:
- Background in AML, financial crime compliance, or risk management, with knowledge of relevant regulations.
Hands-on experience with due diligence processes, client onboarding, and risk screening tools.
Ability to work on multiple projects within a regulated environment.
Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
Desirable:
- ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering (or equivalent).
Familiarity with compliance processes in legal the legal sector