Senior AML Analyst - St Peter, United Kingdom - Aztec Group

    Aztec Group
    Aztec Group St Peter, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Reports to AML Supervisor

    As a Senior AML Analyst specialising in Anti-money Laundering (AML) / Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) the individual will assist with the continuing client due diligence (CDD) procedures both pre and post client / investor take-on and will be a key advisor to the business, clients and investors on AML matters.

    You will be an active part of the Aztec Compliance and AML team who will contribute your ideas to the way we do things and develop further your own expertise, as well as the expertise of the people who work with you.

    The role requires daily liaison with other Risk and Compliance employees and with both client facing teams within the company as well as our clients.

    Key responsibilities:

  • Undertake CDD enquiries and collate documentation in line with Aztec Policy
  • Ensure accurate and complete CDD records are maintained to cover new business, name changes, transfers of interest and changes in structure (Promoters, Carry vehicles, General Partners, Management, GP Entities, Investors, POAs & SPVs etc)
  • Review and assess CDD files to evaluate the inherent AML risk and where appropriate escalate cases to the relevant jurisdiction's MLRO/MLCO as required
  • Provide guidance to Administration teams and key stakeholders to ensure CDD files are prepared accurately, completely and in a timely nner
  • Ensure CDD procedures are carried out in line with AML laws, regulations, guidelines and company policies and procedures
  • Manage and administer the production, review and remediation of reports resulting from the use of the World-Check Sentinel database
  • Prepare AML reports as required for the Fund Boards
  • Perform periodic reviews of CDD files
  • Perform testing as part of the AML/CFT Monitoring Programme
  • Remain fully up to date with anti-money laundering legislations and guidance in the relevant jurisdictions with an awareness of developing AML/CFT methodologies and policies where necessary
  • Assist with the roll out of the regular AML/CFT training to ensure staff training requirements are met
  • Skills, knowledge, expertise:

  • Proven experience in AML/CTF or a compliance role within the financial services sector would represent a strong asset for this position
  • Experience and knowledge of funds would be an advantage but not essential
  • A working knowledge of the AML regimes in Jersey, Guernsey and/or UK
  • Either hold or be studying towards an ICA qualification would be beneficial
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
  • Good working knowledge of IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel any experience of creating reports driven by Excel functions would be an advantage
  • Able to demonstrate a team player attitude
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • A self-starter with a proactive and dynamic style and a high degree of attention to detail
  • An analytical approach with good research skills
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality standards
  • A high level of integrity and professionalism
  • We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.