Client & Transaction Due Diligence Senior Associate

Salary: £78,000 per year

We are working with our client, a leading Bank, in their search for a CTDD Senior Associate to join their team in London on a permanent basis.

The CTDD Senior Associate will be responsible for ensuring the due diligence process is adhered to when On Boarding new clients, managing / completing periodic/trigger reviews and ongoing name screening. The SA is also responsible for working with key stakeholders in both the 1 and 2LOD to ensure the ‘Knows’ its customers’ team operate and understands appropriate systems and controls in the prevention of financial crime and money laundering.

It’s essential to have a background in International/Corporate Banking, ideally working close to a Trade Finance business unit.

Skills & experience required:

* Minimum of four years’ experience within the CDD/KYC/ AML/ Quality control Financial Crime Banking sector is essential

* Excellent analytical skills in respect of a wide variety of client types including Financial Institutions, PLC’s, Corporates, SPV’s, Trusts, Funds. Previous experience in relation to EDD/ PEP high Risk / quality control on boarding is essential.

* Good quality control and file reviewing skills with excellent attention to detail

* Ability to work to deadlines with a high degree of accuracy

* Detailed understanding of the UK regulatory environment with regard to financial crime prevention FCA, UK Money Laundering Regulations, UK Bribery act, FATF, JMLSG Guidelines

* Working knowledge of screening systems such as RDC, World Check, Bankers Almanac, SWIFT KYC Registry

* Good Communication skills

* Able to work independently and effectively within a team environment