Sanctions Validation Analyst AVP in London

12 Month Contract (Initial) London Hybrid Working

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We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Sanctions Validation Analyst AVP to join them for an initial 12 month contract, however there may be scope for extension.

Role Purpose: To act as the subject matter expert for the first line of defence in the three lines of defence model. The role is designed to protect the Bank, identifying Financial Crime and specifically Sanctions related risks associated with the onboarding process of new clients into the Bank, customer updates and conducting periodic due diligence on all existing clients applying a risk-based approach.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Analyse FO submissions via EIC and ACCORD for new client onboarding or client periodic reviews, ensuring adherence to the CPD AML / CTF Standards, regulatory guidance and internal policies. Where necessary ensuring timely escalation to the relevant second line for further advice and guidance.
• Participate in on the job training of new staff, acting as a mentor to ensure that more junior colleagues obtain a full understanding of the systems used as part of their role and the policies and procedures to be followed.
• Participate as directed in the remediation of files identified as requiring additional work by the QA in their monitoring reviews, ensuring that the remediation is fully completed and learning points are shared with the team via Study meetings.
• Proactively contribute to improved Departmental performance, by identifying weaknesses / inefficiency in systems, workflow and processes, suggesting enhancements and quantify the efficiency gains, be that from a financial perspective, or from a customer experience / security aspect.
• To participate in or lead any ongoing projects as directed and required. This includes system development testing and implementation.
• Contribute to the accuracy of the Team's ongoing production of MI as directed to be used for reporting purposes for Bank committees (ORRC and Exco).
• Highlight inconsistencies and to ensure procedures are updated and regularly reviewed against existing process.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• The role requires an excellent understanding of the regulatory framework associated within the Financial Crime / Sanctions / AML space and to keep abreast of the changes to this.
• Previous experience within a CDD team in a financial institution, or other CDD related field / industry.
• Externally recognised qualifications in relation to AML and customer due diligence are preferable. (e.g. ICA Certificates / ACAMS).
• The role requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to communicate complex issues and regulatory requirements across all levels of the organisation.
• Collaboration and team work ethic, balancing and prioritising various tasks at short notice accordingly.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior members to ensure the overall team objectives are achieved and daily / monthly targets met.
• Curious and analytical mind with a natural ability to interpret and analyse new information quickly and with an eye for detail and accuracy.

Location: This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week.

Working hours: Standard working hours with some flex where required.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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