Analyst - Financial Crime Compliance - London, High Wycombe or Bristol

The team

The Financial Crime Compliance Team (FCC Team) is part of Saffery’s wider risk management regime, which includes the new client onboarding function.

This role will be based in one of our offices—London, Bristol, or High Wycombe—but the successful candidate must be within commuting distance to attend the London office two to three times a month (travel costs will be covered). Additional office days will be served from your home office.

The role

The candidate will be required to work with a high level of accuracy on prescribed processes, including:

1. Completing new client due diligence procedures in line with AML regulations to ensure prospective clients are suitable.
2. Conducting research using third-party tools and systems as part of KYC procedures and analyzing potential risks.
3. Documenting and analyzing KYC information to validate client data and assess risks.
4. Engaging with stakeholders, including client-facing teams, to obtain missing or non-public information.
5. Executing procedures for the firm’s KYC Ongoing Monitoring processes, including escalation for management approval.

You

The ideal candidate will have experience in client onboarding/CDD, preferably within a mid-to-large-tier accountancy firm or professional services sector (e.g., legal). We are looking for someone with the following attributes:

1. At least two years of experience in a similar role.
2. Good knowledge of KYC/AML requirements and related processes.
3. Experience working with senior staff or partners to achieve objectives.
4. Ability to work independently and apply previous learnings.
5. Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
6. Proficiency in multiple IT applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
7. Strong literacy and numeracy skills with attention to detail.
8. Ability to meet KPIs and deadlines.
9. Capacity to understand complex information and communicate it effectively.

Salary/benefits

• 35-hour work week with flexible core hours of 10am-4pm.
• Option to work from home up to 3 days per week under an agile working policy.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing after 5 years of service.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
• Contributory pension scheme (firm contributes 5%).
• Life assurance of 4x salary.
• Monthly work-from-home allowance of £25.
• Participation in profit-sharing scheme, typically around £1,000 annually.
• Employee referral bonuses: £5,000 for support staff, £10,000 for managers and above.
• Client referral incentives: up to 10% of first-year fees.
• Access to health assessments, screenings, and cash plans.
• Additional flexible benefits including insurance, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Gymflex, and Workplace ISA.
• Reimbursed travel expenses for office work outside contracted location.
• Commitment to inclusivity and employee resource groups focused on ED&I.

The organisation

Saffery is a firm of chartered accountants and business advisors with over 90 partners and 1,000 staff across nine UK offices, plus locations in Ireland, Guernsey, Switzerland, and the UAE.

Our values emphasize excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and collaboration, aiming to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships and a partner-led approach.

As a member of Nexia International, we connect clients with top advisors worldwide, across sectors including private wealth, real estate, rural businesses, sports, not-for-profit, and professional services.

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