Clear IT Recruitment Ltd
AML Analyst - Professional Services
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Our client is seeking an experienced AML Analyst to join its Compliance team in London.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
The role will be focusing on client onboarding and due diligence within a professional services environment. You will be involved with working with corporate clients and complex ownership structures, requiring someone who can apply a practical, risk-based approach to AML rather than simply following prescribed processes.
The successful candidate will ideally come from a legal, accountancy or similar professional services environment and have experience dealing with complex entities, including overseas structures, trusts, foundations and funds.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing end-to-end AML client onboarding and due diligence for new corporate clients
- Reviewing complex corporate and ownership structures and identifying beneficial owners and PSCs
- Conducting electronic verification and other appropriate client due diligence checks
- Applying a risk-based approach to assess clients and identify potential AML risks
- Undertaking Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on higher-risk clients and structures
- Conducting sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening and assessing relevant findings
- Reviewing and assessing Source of Funds and Source of Wealth information
- Identifying discrepancies, inconsistencies and potential risks within client information and documentation
- Communicating directly with clients to obtain outstanding information and documentation and resolve queries
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Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience in AML client onboarding and CDD
- Experience conducting end-to-end onboarding rather than solely transaction monitoring or remediation work
- Strong experience dealing with corporate clients and complex ownership structures
- Experience with complex entities such as overseas structures, trusts, foundations and/or funds
- Practical experience of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
- Good understanding of beneficial ownership, PSCs and ownership/control structures
- Experience assessing Source of Funds and Source of Wealth
- Strong understanding of AML regulations and the application of a risk-based approach
- Ability to explain and justify AML decisions and risk assessments
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Please note: Candidates whose recent experience is primarily focused on banking transaction monitoring, remediation projects or purely process-driven KYC work may be less aligned with the requirements of this position. The role requires demonstrable practical experience applying AML principles to complex client onboarding scenarios.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 25 days' annual leave plus three additional days off at Christmas
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Digicare+
- Employee Assistance Programme
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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