Business Acceptance Analyst in Birmingham

Recruitment Advisor at Gateley PLC – People Platform & Business Support | HR

Gateley Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

About The Role

This is an exciting time to join our growing Professional Regulation and Standards function as we look to recruit an AML & Conflicts Analyst to be based in our Birmingham office. The successful candidate will be responsible, under supervision, for undertaking KYC and conflict checks as part of the client onboarding process, as well as advising on other AML matters such as source of funds and effective risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and reviewing KYC documents for clients with various risk profiles.
• Carrying out in-depth research in respect of clients, making use of Companies House and corporate databases.
• Conducting and reviewing sanctions, PEP and adverse media checks.
• Collecting and reviewing source of wealth and source of funds documents and providing matter managers with further advice.
• Requesting further information from the business and communicating decisions in a clear and concise manner.
• Reviewing risk assessments on IntApp.
• Conducting conflict checks on IntApp and analysing results.
• Drafting KYC and conflicts summary analysis that provides direction to the business using the results from the research and checks.

The Team

As providers of professional services, it is fundamental that we behave in such a way that our clients and the public trust us. Our compliance with the law, regulations, industry guidance and best practice underpins this and is therefore critical. The responsibility for risk management and compliance in our business is shared by everyone, but we don’t expect our people to manage this alone. We have a dedicated Professional Regulation and Standards team to support our people and provide guidance on risk and compliance related matters.

The Person

The role is suitable for those with experience of working in a law firm/ Risk & Compliance environment. Experience of working in a similar role is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to analyse documents and other information, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and also independently.
• Good prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Confidence – you may need to have difficult conversations with stakeholders within the business.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements would be helpful but not essential.

This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you\’ll be rewarded for your individual performance with an opportunity to receive an annual bonus. In addition, we have a wide range of learning and development opportunities via our Learn platform to develop new skills and progress your career. Our My Flex comprehensive rewards package includes options covering annual leave (and the benefit of purchasing extra days), cycle to work, critical illness benefit, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, health care, season ticket loan and many more benefits (grade dependent). Finally, with Perks At Work/Home you can select a host of retail benefits that suit your needs alongside a Community Online Academy, free courses for all from fitness to coding to languages to hip hop dance.

Additional Information

If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Professional Services

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