Job Description:

Are you interested in pursuing a career in AML/KYC? Our client, a financial services firm based in Edinburgh, has an exciting opportunity for a Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. The Analyst will be responsible for evaluating client risk profiles through completing thorough KYC checks whilst ensuring compliance with UK regulations.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Up to 2 years' experience in AML/KYC analyst role.
• Interest/passion for pursuing their career in this area.
• Experience in KYC due diligence processes.
• Understanding of the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations and best practices.
• Familiarity with KYC software and databases is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to report findings and interact with colleagues and clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Evaluate client risk profiles to identify and mitigate potential risks and make recommendations for enhanced due diligence when necessary.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the relevant UK anti-money laundering regulations and ensure that all KYC activities are in full compliance with these regulations.
• Perform thorough KYC checks on fund manager and investor clients to verify their identity and assess associated risks.
• Generate clear and concise reports documenting the findings of KYC due diligence, including recommendations for risk mitigation and escalation when required.
• Review and analyse client-provided documents, including identification, ownership structures, and beneficial ownership information.
• Continuously monitor existing client accounts to detect and report any suspicious activities or changes in client information.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15736

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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