Compliance Analyst

Hays Banking are currently recruiting for a Compliance Analyst to work for a large global Investment bank based in Bournemouth. The Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) organization has over 700 staff members across the world. The team covers both global and business-aligned functions supporting the firm's Anti-money laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-corruption programs and is lead by the BSA/AML Officer and the AML Operations Executive.

The position is part of the firm’s newly formed AML Alert Analysis team within AML Operations. This team will work in conjunction with the AML Investigations team to provide them with an initial assessment of potential Money Laundering / Terrorist Financing activity.

Responsibilities:

Perform intake controls to ensure all alerts are logged and assigned in a timely manner
Collect and document data, including alert, investigation, or SAR history; KYC information; relevant account and transaction data, plus any other required information to assist the investigation
Review and analyse underlying data gathered to assess reasonable cause to advance an alert to Investigations or to clear
Disposition and fully document all alerts, including supporting data, analysis and rationale within the case management system in a timely manner
Build relationships with AML Investigations units, and effectively communicate and transfer information for case investigations
Conduct periodic internal account/customer reviews to identify potentially suspicious activity
Function as a key contributor with demonstrated knowledge of AML/KYC issues, as well as broader functional knowledge
Participate in the development of goals and execution of strategies within the function or department

Internal Qualifications:

3+ years experience in compliance or related position
Self-starter, capable of working under minimum supervision
Adept to multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in high-pressure environment
Results oriented team player with a consistent track record of driving tasks quickly and accurately to fruition
Strong problem solving ability coupled with the ability to recommend and make decisions autonomously
Exceptional research and analytical skills with the ability to analyse large amounts of data, decipher higher risk attributes (transactional, geographical, product, customer type, etc.) and disposition appropriately.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/Power Point)
Strong documentation skills to clearly and accurately articulate alert disposition
Adherence to controls and standards
Familiarity with the firm's internal systems and processes is a plus

June 25, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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