Senior Cdd - London, United Kingdom - Knight Frank

Knight Frank

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reference No Job Title- Senior CDD & AML Officer- Type- Permanent- Salary Range- Competitive- Division- Business Services- Sub Division- Business Services- Department- Risk & Compliance Location- 55 Baker StreetKnight Frank is looking to hire a Senior Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering Advisor.

The experienced adviser will be required to provide daily support to the UK offices.

They will be knowledgeable of the Money Laundering Regulations 2007, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Terrorism Act 2000.

Ideally, they will also be familiar with the "HMRC Guidance for Estate Agents - Money Laundering".

They will have excellent analytical skills as the workload will include facilitating the CDD on-boarding process and reviewing documentation.

They will have excellent communication skills as they will be required to provide verbal and written advice in a timely, clear and concise manner to both internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

Implement CDD onboarding process, including sanctions checks and verifications in accordance with established procedures.
Provide CDD and AML support to all levels of stakeholders across the firm and external clients.
Provide CDD and AML support to a specific commercial department, attending WIP meetings and building strong collaborative relationships.
Assist the team in putting together presentations which can be delivered to the entire business to improve the CDD and AML experience.
Assist with the ongoing monitoring of clients.
Maintain and manage your pending work as well as responding to new allocated work within the agreed SLA.
Ensure you work towards achieving your weekly target in the fastpaced, highvolume team.
Maintain uptodate knowledge of relevant CDD and AML regulations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the CDD function.

Qualifications/Education Required

Degree qualification; or minimum of 3 year's experience in a reputable company providing dedicated CDD and AML support.
ICA certificate in AML, Financial Crime or Compliance (optional)

Systems & IT competence

General experience of Microsoft Office packages.
Adobe Full version
Experience of third party CDD or client onboarding screening tools.

Particular Aptitudes/Skills Required

Excellent experience and technical knowledge of onboarding individuals, UK companies, complex oversea's limited companies, trusts, funds and Limited Partnership structures.
Excellent knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations 2017; The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; Terrorism Act 2000; Criminal Finance Act 2017; Joint Money Laundering Steering Guidance; sanctions regimes and HMRC guidance for AML is desirable.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills.
Must be well presented, have a clear, confident speaking voice, good time management and planning skills.
Must have a positive "hands on" attitude to supporting internal and external clients.