Cdd & Aml Officer - London, United Kingdom - Knight Frank

Knight Frank

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reference No Job Title- CDD & AML Officer- Type- Permanent- Salary Range- Competitive- Division- Business Services- Sub Division- Business Services- Department- Risk & Compliance Location- 55 Baker StreetKnight Frank are looking to hire a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering support advisor is required to join a leading independent, global real estate consultancy.

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

Assist with the CDD onboarding process, including sanctions checks and verification.
Provide CDD/AML support to all levels of the firm.
Assist the Compliance team on continuously improving the central CDD support function and any AML project work and reporting requirements as required.
Assist with the Ongoing Monitoring of clients.
Provide training in various settings.
Maintain uptodate knowledge of relevant CDD and AML regulations.

_Qualifications/Education Required._

Degree qualification; or minimum of 18 months experience in a reputable company providing dedicated CDD and AML support.
General experience of Word packages.
Experience of third party CDD or client onboarding screening tools.
Working knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations 2007; The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; Terrorism Act 2000; Joint Money Laundering Steering Guidance; sanctions regimes and HMRC guidance for AML is desirable.
Demonstrable experience in CDD/AML.
Must have dealt with both private and commercial clients including companies and trusts based in the UK and overseas.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written communication skills.
They will be very well presented, have a clear, confident speaking voice and good time management and planning skills. They will also have a positive "hands on" attitude.