Financial Crime Risk Analyst – Periodic Review – Risk Management – Permanent – Newcastle
Within the professional services environment, the application of risk‑management procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand. In this role you will support compliance with AML legislation by performing periodic reviews and client due‑diligence checks within the Newcastle Client Due Diligence (CDD) team.
Your key responsibilities
- Review existing client profiles to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Perform public and behind paywall research to identify and verify KYC information on clients and related parties.
- Liaise with the relevant client engagement team to obtain required information that is 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 whilst 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.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- 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 any work placements, would be an advantage.
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package with rewards for individual and team performance.
- Flexible working, support for career development and the ability to tailor benefits through FlexEY.
- 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.
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