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Position: Financial Crime AnalystIndustry: Utilities Location: London (Hybrid working - 3 days on site)Contract: 6 months (Possible extension)
About Role: Are you passionate about combating financial crime and ensuring compliance with global regulations? Join our client's team in the energy industry as an Analyst (Financial Crime) and play a crucial role in preventing, detecting, mitigating, and reporting financial crime risks. You will be at the forefront of efforts to maintain the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct risk-sensitive due diligence in line with the UK Bribery Act, UK, EU, and US Sanctions, FCA expectations, and money laundering regulations.
- Classify third parties from a risk and regulatory perspective, including analysing ownership structures and applying appropriate risk ratings.
- Screen for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and adverse information, escalating issues to management as needed.
- Liaise with business stakeholders, front office staff, and external parties to obtain relevant CDD documentation and ensure timely onboarding and reviews.
- Assist with monthly MI reporting on work progress and key risks.
- Ensure high standards of compliance through meticulous review of your work.
- Utilise your expertise in financial crime laws and regulations to assess their impact on due diligence activities.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience in global commodity trading business operations and third-party relationships.
- Proven track record in conducting due diligence and enhanced due diligence on various entities, including private companies, government entities, and higher-risk jurisdictions.
- Understanding of international statutory and regulatory requirements, particularly within the FCA regulated sector.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Confidence in communicating with key business stakeholders and external parties.
- High levels of integrity, trust, and an ethical track record.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to critically assess information swiftly.
- Proficiency in multiple due diligence/KYC systems and Microsoft Office products.
- Extensive relevant professional experience in due diligence/KYC, energy market trading, and UK compliance.
- Certified qualification in AML/KYC from a recognised institution (e.g., ICA/ACAMS) is preferred.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, team members, and internal stakeholders.
If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to our client's mission of maintaining the highest standards of compliance, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join their team of dedicated professionals!
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.
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