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Financial Crime Senior Risk Associate (Training) – UK&I – Risk Management

12 month fixed-term contract – Newcastle

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management procedures is fundamental for the successful delivery of our client services. As a Financial Crime Senior Risk Associate, you will support EY Partners and staff in compliance with global, regional and local risk management policies, especially in anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, anti-bribery, sanctions compliance and fraud.

We are building a centralised Customer Due Diligence (CDD) team to support financial crime compliance with respect to client acceptance procedures. The role involves onboarding and developing junior analysts during their first six months, reporting to the Training Manager, and ensuring compliance with applicable financial crime legislation by supporting new joiners in conducting robust due diligence activities.

• Provide comprehensive training and support to new joiners.
• Act as a primary point of contact for new joiners, providing prompt and concise guidance.
• Provide regular training management information to key stakeholders on operational and risk matters.
• Perform risk‑based financial crime due diligence on clients of the firm in accordance with EY policy and procedure.
• Perform Route to Competency and Quality Control reviews for new joiners in accordance with established EY policy and processes.
• Suggest improvements in the review and maintenance of client onboarding and monitoring procedures, assess engagement risk, and update and amend as necessary.
• Other tasks, as directed by the central CDD team management.

• Strong communication skills capable of dealing with a wide range of staff, including Partners.
• A confident presenter.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels.
• Strong team player and proven ability to work with others.
• Comfortable with change, ambiguity, debate and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and resilient.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced demanding environment.
• Maintains high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.