An opportunity has come up for a CDD Analyst role in Newcastle. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable AML legislation by performing compliance related processes and performing periodic reviews and financial crime due diligence checks on existing clients of EY. The successful candidate will perform AML/CDD due diligence by gathering KYC information, screening for PEP, sanctions and adverse media, assessing risks, and determining whether to refer to the 2nd line Financial Crime Team or liaise with client engagement teams to source additional documentation. The Analyst will be a key part of a Periodic Review Team, conducting client due diligence on existing clients covering money laundering, terrorism and sanctions compliance for the UK business.
Responsibilities
- Review existing client profiles to ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
- Perform public and behind‑paywall resource research to identify and verify KYC information on clients and related parties.
- Liaise with the relevant client engagement team to obtain information not publicly available.
- Screen for PEP, sanctions and adverse media.
- Conduct risk‑based client due diligence on existing clients of the firm in accordance with EY policy and procedure.
- Manage personal workloads to ensure queues of work are dealt with in a timely manner.
- Encourage client‑facing staff to engage with the Central CDD Team.
- Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding progress.
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Team Manager and Central CDD Team Senior Manager.
Key skills and qualifications
- Strong communication skills capable of dealing with a wide range of staff, including partners.
- Ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels.
- Strong team player with proven ability to work with others.
- Ability to make risk‑based decisions whilst adhering to regulations.
- Comfortable with change, ambiguity, debate and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Enthusiastic, positive and resilient.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced demanding environment.
- Maintains high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- A basic understanding of Anti‑Money Laundering legislation.
- Awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions.
- Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment, including work placements, is an advantage.
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package with support for flexible working and career development.
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