AML Compliance Officer

2 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Search Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AML Compliance Officer to join our team in Central Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) or Know Your Customer (KYC) from within a professional or Financial Services organisation.

The role involves working closely with the firm's legal and tax colleagues to assist with the delivery of the company's Compliance and Risk Strategy. This is a brand new role being recruited due to expansion of the company's Risk & Compliance team, and will form an integral part of the company's efforts in meeting its regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Processing online verification system submissions and completing initial and ongoing PEP/Sanction screenings on clients/customers
  • Responding to general AML queries from colleagues across the firm and processing new client and new matter workflows
  • Reviewing CDD/KYC information and supporting documentation
  • Reviewing Client and Matter Risk Assessments, assessing a variety of 'Source of Funds' and 'Source of Wealth' evidence (bank statements, annual accounts, etc)
  • Identifying any outstanding information/documentation and communicating this to the legal and tax teams
  • Supporting the firm's Financial Crime Advisors with carrying out ongoing monitoring/file reviews of existing client relationships & reviewing and updating the High Risk/PEP register
  • Assisting with AML training of new employees to the Firm as well as various AML projects
  • Ad hoc related administration including document scanning & general administration
Requirements
  • Previous experience within Customer Due Diligence (CDD) or Know Your Customer (KYC) from within a professional or Financial Services organisation - this experience is ESSENTIAL
  • A good working knowledge of Money Laundering (AML) regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels of the business
  • Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a varied & busy workload effectively
  • Solid IT Skills including the full MS Office suite & the ability to pick up new systems quickly


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