Compliance Analyst

A great opportunity to join a growing EMI based in London. Due to growth, we are now looking for a Compliance Officer to join our London office. The role is based full time in the office.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Onboard customers, carrying out KYC and AML compliance checks in line with the Company’s onboarding policies and procedures.
- Produce Client based risk assessments
- Act as a point of escalations for high-risk clients.
- Ensure Periodic Reviews are conducted on existing clients
- Carry out daily transaction monitoring and data validation.
- Investigate and review transactions that have exceeded set thresholds.
- Deal with ad-hoc queries from the business on routine Compliance matters under reference to members of the Compliance & Risk team.
- Provide ad hoc assistance to the Compliance team on projects and queries, requests from senior management.
- Provide ad hoc training sessions with non-compliance staff involved in client case submissions
- Assist the MLRO and/or deputy MLRO in preparation of reports and case submissions to the Account Opening and/or Risk Committees
- Contribute to the preparation of the MLRO Annual report to Management.
- Carry out periodic firm wide risk assessments
- Carry out periodic GDPR/data protection audits within the firm

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or Senior Compliance Analyst (4-6 years)
- Experience in risk management
- Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g., EU Money Laundering Directives)
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
- Familiarity with FCA Guidance and rule book and relevant publications e.g., JMLSG
- Familiarity with GDPR data protection regulation and standards
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of Blockchain/Cryptocurrency field is a plus
- BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or a related field
- Professional certification (e.g., ICA) is a plus