AML Associate - Financial Intelligence Unit

Responsibilities

• Assist with the end-to-end investigations lifecycle of complex European investigations - assess investigation triggers, place and remove restrictions, and manage investigations, SAR/STR submissions across different European jurisdictions, and off-boarding
• Conduct forensic reviews of cashiering data to detect and address suspicious transactions, patterns, and activity.
• Conduct investigations with broad cross-jurisdictional aspects using publicly available sources and in-house tools to identify adverse media, connections, and other information required to build a client profile.
• Make recommendations on filing required or voluntary SARs/STRs across different European jurisdictions, as well as on further required actions, including whether to exit or retain client relationships.
• Become proficient with the firm's case management tool, IBKR
  360, to ensure all monitoring and reporting activities are effectively documented in compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
• Document the concise and consistent risk-based rationale for alert/investigation conclusions in line with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform work within the established time frames and meet standards for Quality Assurance and Key Performance Indicator benchmarks
• Assist in responding to queries and addressing escalations received from the 1
  
  LOD across different European jurisdictions.
• Assist in developing and implementing work paper templates, documentation standards, and knowledge-sharing processes across regional teams.
• Where required, assist management in responding to external requests for information from law enforcement activities across Europe. Action court orders and manage liaisons with regulatory, enforcement, or judiciary bodies
• Communicate and collaborate with regional partners and business stakeholders to enable the effective exchange of information needed to facilitate a consistent risk-based approach across IBKR's multiple markets and operating entities.
• Carry out any other ad hoc tasks or additional AML responsibilities at the request of the MLRO(s), Deputy MLRO(s), or European Head of AML Investigations.

• A Bachelor's degree in law, business, or finance is preferred, and AML ICA, ACAMS, or similar certification or accreditation is a plus.
• Knowledge of POCA, JMLSG, EU Money Laundering Directives, Sanctions regulations, and the key FCA principles for businesses.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manipulate data, produce MI, and write reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, medium-sized office environment.

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment. IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories.

We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments. Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Ltd. ("IBUK") is seeking an AML Associate to join the Financial Intelligence Unit ("FIU") of our rapidly growing company. The key responsibilities of the AML Associate role are reviewing red flags, investigating complex ML/TF/Sanctions cases, and taking adequate action, including regulatory reporting. The position reports to the European Head of AML Investigations and is based in our London office.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for someone with AML experience to join a dynamic and…