Compliance Analyst in Leeds

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds-based Compliance Analyst to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

The Compliance Analyst role reports to the Compliance Officer and supports the wider Compliance team. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: To assist with the compliance requirements and Know Your Client due diligence process for clients of the Maples Group to ensure that it is at all times compliant with the provisions of relevant financial services legislation in the British Virgin Islands. Primary responsibilities include:

• Attend to Know Your Customer ("KYC") related queries received from relevant Maples employees, clients, KYC parties and/or the Global Compliance Team
• Establish strong communication lines with relevant Maples employees, clients, KYC parties and/or the Global Compliance Team in order to ensure that KYC requests are dealt with professionally, efficiently, and in a timely manner
• Evaluate new clients and related KYC parties in order to understand the nature of business, ownership and control structure and identify any higher-risk areas
• Obtain appropriate KYC documentation for clients and KYC parties and manage ongoing KYC requirements, including obtaining evidence of ultimate beneficial ownership
• Ensure enhanced due diligence policies and procedures are followed wherever higher-risk triggers are identified, escalating the matter to the CO as appropriate
• Ensure that non-compliant clients and KYC parties are identified and reported to the CO as appropriate, and that steps are taken to remediate outstanding KYC information in an efficient and timely manner
• Assist the CO in investigating Bridger and negative news findings and determine whether any matches could be considered positive results
• Dealing with any other compliance related queries as assigned

What You Bring

• In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in legal services or professional services
• An advanced understanding of KYC on-boarding procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Be comfortable working with time constraints and deadlines
• Be able to work with minimal supervision
• Be an effective communicator and confident in client interaction
• Strong organisational skills
• Bright, enthusiastic and quick learner
• Proactive and solutions driven
• Strong team player
• Enthusiastic and committed to pursuing a career in compliance
• Knowledge of offshore jurisdictions (BVI or Cayman) would be advantageous but not essential

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insuranceTravel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.

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