Senior AML Analyst

The Client Services support team is the primary contact for Client-facing teams, providing guidance and support in respect of all new and existing client lifecycle management requests. The role of Senior AML Analyst will provide advice in respect of client lifecycle management processes and key Client Due Diligence Policy requirements, to minimise error rejection rates and ensure a seamless client lifecycle management experience for clients. This position is full time based in our Newcastle or London office and will require you to work a minimum of 4 days in the office per week with the option to work one day from home.

What will you do?

• Act as the primary point of contact for all client due diligence queries, providing advice and guidance in relation to client lifecycle documentation and client due diligence.
• Review client lifecycle cases for all legal entity types adhering to the relevant regulatory, compliance and business requirements.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert providing advice, training and ongoing coaching to the Client-facing teams.
• Liaise effectively with key stakeholders including Client-facing teams to remove obstacles impacting client lifecycle management, while balancing the need for quality and adherence to regulatory compliance and escalating to Senior Management as appropriate.
• Support continuous process improvement to ensure alignment with any changes to the operating model and/or regulatory environment.
• Provide guidance in respect of exception documentation and approval processes; ensure all exceptions are documented, tracked and monitored.
• Provide input and support to all relevant project and initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support to CSS Management including production of MI, creation of presentation decks etc.

What do you need to succeed?

• Must-have: Proven experience within the banking/financial services industry.
• Strong understanding and experience of client due diligence, KYC and AML compliance.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and handle conflict.
• Proven analytical skills and attention to detail.
• An understanding of AML, KYC and regulatory requirements in the UK and Channel Islands.
• Strong understanding of control requirements.

• Nice-to-have: An understanding of RBC’s collective ambition, vision and strategic direction and demonstrate behaviours that support RBC's values and culture of ‘Doing What’s Right’.

What is in it for you?

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.
• We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment: At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.