• 27 August 2010
• Reference: JR209224

• KYC Analyst

• City of London GBP180 - GBP240 day Temporary

My Client, a leading Investment Bank is looking to expand their team and recruit an experienced AML/KYC Analyst to assist with a remediation exercise of their client base. This is a large vibrant department with high volumes who are now looking to bring expertise in to ensure all client files are compliant and documentation complete.

Their global client base consists of the full range of non-personal customer types including complex legal structures such as unregulated hedge funds, trusts, partnerships and special purpose vehicles.

The role of AML/KYC Analyst will include:

-Approving new client relationships in all parts of the business
-Assisting in rolling client review programme to ensure client files are up-to-date
-Liaising with Operations department regarding client set-up in data systems
-Assisting in money laundering monitoring
-Approving new client relationships in all parts of the business
-Assisting the business to obtain information and documentation required to meet legal and regulatory money laundering identification obligations
-Work with Compliance Manager to ensure Client reviews are scheduled, reviewed and higher risk factors are accurately identified and reported.
-Ensure higher risk factors or incidents are escalated, reported and rectified within an appropriate time frame.
-Assisting the business to obtain information and documentation required to meet legal and regulatory money laundering identification obligations including MIFID
-Classification of clients in accordance with FSA rules and MIFID
-Desk-top investigation of client background
-Dealing with enquiries from the business relating to all aspects of client approval
-Dealing with name changes, mergers and closure of client relationships

The role of AML/KYC Analyst will require experience in utilising a risk-based approach when determining due diligence requirements while a working knowledge of JMLSG Guidance, OFAC Sanctions, an understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations and proven background in MIFID would be advantageous. The ideal candidate in a KYC/AML role will have experience of dealing with front office staff in an investment bank and have familiarity with issues arising in KYC/AML and will have covered the entire process of KYC/AML.

If you are interested in applying for the role of KYC/AML Analyst, please submit your CV via the website.


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Joslin Rowe is a Randstad company. Joslin Rowe Temporaries Ltd encourages applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Joslin Rowe Temporaries Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Keywords related to this job

• Compliance,
• KYC / AML,
• City of London,
• Temporary,
• Consultancy,
• KYC/AML