Associate, Integrity Screening & Research, Advisory & Assurance in London

Requisition ID: 37054

Office Country: United Kingdom

Office City: London

Division: Operations & Service Management

Contract Type: Short Term

Contract Length: 12 months

Posting End Date: 15/09/2026

Purpose of Job

The Associate, Integrity Screening & Research, Advisory & Assurance is to be considered a ‘subject matter expert’ (SME) in their field, with deep understanding of market practice, related policies/rules and typical governance structures and practices across 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defence teams. The individual will work with teams across 1-3 lines of defence to mould future operational procedures that ensure adherence to related screening frameworks and policies (including Sanctions, PEPs and adverse media screening), where necessary, influencing opinion and outcomes to deliver an appropriate ‘risk based’ approach that adheres to the EBRD’s risk appetite.

The team directly interfaces with Banking origination and Portfolio (front office) teams throughout key stages of the pre and post signing lifecycle. The team is expected to deliver accurate and timely screening of parties across a pipeline/portfolio of names using a combination of structured and unstructured data sources. This core control activity is a key step in ensuring adherence to our Integrity Due Diligence Guidelines, supporting the Bank’s broader adherence to its established risk appetite.

The Associate will work with the senior members of the team, including the Associate Director (AD) and Principals to represent the Unit and, where necessary, influencing a range of stakeholders across 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defence on areas that require SME knowledge and insight to market practice. Whilst day-to-day they will be focused on providing SME support to the team, they will also be expected to support assurance activity, providing comfort that analysts are adhering to policy and framework requirements. The individual will be expected to drive and deliver improvement initiatives off the back of this assurance testing and, where necessary, working with compliance teams to determine approaches that are both compliant and operationally sustainable. Adopting a continuous improvement mindset will be important in enabling the function to be more sustainable into the future.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Operational Performance: Providing SME advice and assurance in a timely and accurate manner that also aligns to established operational metrics – timeliness, quality and customer satisfaction. Responds to SME/technical queries in a prompt and timely manner. Communicate with relevant departments on projects (or related transactional activity) to ensure that the decision-makers are aware of the risks involved.
• Operational Standards, Risk, Control & Governance: Provide SME knowledge with a view to building out a procedure/process library, acting as the ‘go to’ person for queries. Helping to drive a culture where team members are responsible for the quality of their output, ensuring adherence to established quality/assurance targets. Help drive the broader improvement of OSMs control environment by supporting the movement towards future state processes. Ensure that new processes and practices are delivered in line with quality standards, applicable policies and relevant legislation. Where necessary, identifying shortfalls in standards and help lead any required remediation activity. Responsible for developing best practice guidelines and, to the extent possible, driving a degree of standardisation across operational processes. Train newly hired colleagues around expected assurance standards and supervise their work to ensure high standards of work practices and objectives are met.
• Continuous Improvement: Be a ‘team player’ in a team/department responsible for creating a ‘best in class’ operational function. Support the identification and implementation effort associated with driving improved efficiencies in OSM with a view to enhancing the overall service experience – timeliness, quality, engagement etc.
• Service Management & Third Party Management: In delivering day-to-day operational activity, conform to established service levels and standards. Where necessary, work in a collaborative manner with other colleagues/teams involved in a hybrid service model.
• Stakeholder Management: Works collaboratively with colleagues to facilitate outcomes that adhere to established risk/service levels. Positively influences others to help deliver a sustainable control environment. Be an ambassador for the screening/research function across other departments by delivering outstanding operational outcomes and adherence to expected standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The individual appointed must have the necessary seniority to be able to take on responsibilities associated with the role, being able to handle the pressures of the role in a manner appropriate to the Bank. The candidate should have the following:

• University educated in a related discipline/field, or equivalent work experience.
• Significant industry experience in related AML/KYC activity (either 1st or 2nd line of defence) with a deep level of expertise in this field – including Sanctions, PEPs and adverse media screening.
• Familiarity with operationalising policies into sustainable practices would be considered highly beneficial.
• Understanding of current market practices and related technology platforms (and their functionality/capabilities).
• Experience of conducting assurance testing and positively influencing future improvements to ensure adherence to standards.
• Ability to operate in an environment with continuously changing priorities and experience with balancing operational workloads/queues.
• Experience with training teams.
• Excellent problem solving, people and conflict management skills along with sufficient credibility to interact and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Must have positive, collaborative and solution orientated attitude with a track record of achieving results across KYC/AML teams.
• Understanding of the Bank’s policies, procedures and mandate.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in.
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
• A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness.
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
• A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).