KYC - AML analyst / Compliance administrator

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. A fantastic new opportunity has become available for KYC – AML analyst / Compliance administrator with one of our Financial Services clients based in Manchester. Role: KYC – AML analyst / Compliance administrator Location: Manchester (3 Days week Onsite) Duration: 12 Months Rate: Circa £130/Day Experience and Skills required: Prepares clients for entering new accounts by explaining and articulating the level of documentation required, regulations, complexities in the market and market expectations. Conduct thorough investigations and analysis of client information to identify potential cases of money laundering, fraud. Review and verify client identification documents and perform risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Responsibilities: Collaborate with internal teams to report suspicious activities and escalate any potential risks or issues. Stay up to date with changes in regulations and industry best practices to ensure compliance standards are met. Populates risk profiles for clients that have global requirements. Gathers additional information from independent research, online tools or directly from the relationship manager or client. Maintains a current understanding of global issues, risks and events that could affect a client’s risk level. Identifies and updates profiles when appropriate. Review documents and coordinate with all internal support groups, business managers, and external parties to ensure documents meet certain compliance requirements. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity’s employer