Job Description:

Our client, a well-established investment management firm based in Edinburgh, is seeking an On-going Due Diligence (ODD) Analyst to join their Client Due Diligence team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing support on an ongoing project.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced AML/CDD professional to support ongoing client monitoring and regulatory compliance activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting periodic client reviews, maintaining accurate due diligence records and ensuring adherence to relevant AML/CFT regulations and internal policies.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will help ensure client files remain up to date, documentation is complete, and risk assessments are appropriately maintained.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of AML and client due diligence (CDD) requirements
• Minimum three years' experience in a similar AML/CDD or financial crime role
• ICA qualification in AML preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review documentation thoroughly and accurately
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with colleagues across the business
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Good practical knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, guidance and industry working practices

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic AML/KYC client reviews in line with the established review schedule
• Review client due diligence documentation to ensure information is accurate, complete and compliant with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Verify identification documentation as part of ongoing client monitoring processes
• Carry out screening of relevant individuals and entities using recognised external sources and screening tools
• Review recent transactional activity against client profiles
• Review client structure charts to ensure all relevant parties are accurately recorded
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain updated or missing documentation and ensure remediation points are addressed
• Review investment attestations relating to client circumstances
• Perform client risk grading reviews and interpret high, medium and low risk CDD factors
• Maintain and update periodic review trackers, ensuring progress is monitored and deadlines are met
• Manage allocated workloads effectively and support additional administrative tasks as required

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: (16395)

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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