Compliance, Financial Crime Controls, Associate, Birmingham - #1719046

Compliance, Financial Crime Controls, Associate, Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Our division prevents, detects, and mitigates compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks across the firm. We support the firm's culture of compliance through an enterprise-wide risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the second line of defense, Compliance assesses risks, monitors adherence to laws and regulations, designs controls and policies, conducts testing, investigates breaches, and manages regulatory responses. Our team comprises members from diverse backgrounds such as law, accounting, sales, and trading, valuing sound judgment, curiosity, and adaptability to regulatory changes.

The Know Your Customer/Enhanced Due Diligence team seeks an analyst/associate, preferably with brokerage or financial industry experience. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence on high-risk clients, supporting the Client Identification Program, and collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance. The role requires quick understanding of the firm's operations, regulations, and applying a risk-based approach to decision-making.

1. Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers to identify potential risks.


2. Provide guidance on anti-money laundering matters to onboarding teams and the business.


3. Manage escalations related to KYC and EDD, resolving issues with stakeholders.


4. Participate in AML-related projects, developing compliance systems, policies, and procedures.


5. Handle French regulatory reporting, including questionnaires and internal reports.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong academic record.


• Experience in investment banking/financial services and knowledge of securities products.


• Compliance experience with AML and Sanctions regulations.


• Proficiency in data analytics tools and SQL.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing stakeholder expectations.


• Strong analytical, risk assessment, and communication skills.


• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.


• Financial services compliance or legal experience is preferred.

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