Financial Crime Risk Analyst – Periodic Review – L1, Permanent – Newcastle
The role sits within the Newcastle Client Due Diligence (CDD) team and supports financial crime compliance with respect to client periodic reviews. The successful candidate will perform AML/CDD due diligence on existing clients by researching KYC information, screening for PEP, sanctions, and adverse media, assessing risks, and determining referral to the 2nd line Financial Crime Team or liaison with engagement teams to obtain additional documentation.
Your key responsibilities
- Review existing client profiles to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Perform public and pay‑wall resource research to identify and verify KYC information on clients and related parties.
- Liaise with the relevant client engagement team to obtain information required to complete client due diligence when not publicly available.
- Screen for PEP, sanctions and adverse media.
- Conduct risk‑based client due diligence on existing clients 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.
Skills and attributes for success
- 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 while adhering to regulations.
- Comfortable with change, ambiguity, debate and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Creative and effective problem‑solving skills.
- 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.
Qualifications
- A basic understanding of Anti‑Money Laundering legislation.
- An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions.
- Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment (work placements considered an advantage).
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package, flexible working, and a broad Total Rewards program including holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a variety of discounts and promotions. Additionally:
- Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
- Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
Apply now
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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