AML Analyst

We are recruiting for an AML Analyst to join a growing Governance, Risk & Compliance function within a regulated financial services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance, KYC, or financial crime professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic and fast-paced organisation.

Working closely with the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), you will play a key role in ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of regulatory compliance, client onboarding, and financial crime prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Onboarding & Due Diligence

• Support the end-to-end onboarding of new clients.
• Review and verify customer documentation in line with KYC, AML and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks.
• Identify and escalate potential risks, discrepancies or missing information.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders throughout the onboarding process.

Screening & Financial Crime Monitoring

• Carry out sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
• Investigate onboarding and monitoring alerts.
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and escalate suspicious activity where appropriate.
• Support the business in maintaining effective financial crime controls.