Are you looking to progress your career within AML? Do you have experience in client onboarding, due diligence, or financial crime prevention?
Our client, a leading Financial Services firm, is looking for an AML Operations Associate to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative Operations team where you will play a key role in supporting adviser and client onboarding, ensuring AML requirements are met while delivering positive customer outcomes and a high level of service.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for processing and prioritising day-to-day AML and onboarding activities while maintaining a high level of service and quality
- Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), sanctions screening, and AML reviews in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Review and assess client onboarding cases, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and compliant
- Identify and escalate potential financial crime risks, suspicious activity, and complex cases where appropriate
- Work collaboratively with Compliance and Operations colleagues to ensure a smooth and compliant onboarding experience
About You
- Experience working within AML, KYC, client onboarding, or Financial Crime Operations
- Strong understanding of Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), PEP and sanctions screening requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team to achieve team and personal objectives
- Good attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset
- Ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively
- Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and development
- Experience within Financial Services would be advantageous
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 9% employer pension contribution each month
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days of annual leave
- Private healthcare programme
- Income Protection Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Technology and Cycle to Work Schemes
- Opportunities for professional development and financial services training
- Regular social events
- Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!
