Financial Crime Analyst

Your new company
My client, an award-winning financial services organisation based in the heart of Liverpool's business quarter, is seeking a professional financial crime analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.
Working from contemporary offices coupled with excellent transport links to and from the city, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Your new role
I am seeking a professional financial crime analyst with experience in SARS, CIFAS, PEP'S and exposure to the NCA.
The position is being offered full time, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid model in place. You will be working from home on Mondays and Fridays.
My client is also offering a competitive salary at between £34,000 to £37,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 09.00am until 17.30pm and Fridays 09.00am until 17.00pm.
Some of your duties will include but not limited to
Investigate referrals made to Financial Crime by the Credit team as well as dealing with legal requests made by Law Enforcement Agencies and Government Departments.
Support the Team in ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering requirements.
Take responsibility for Hunter & CIFAS referrals.

Action and monitor SARs and all law enforcement enquires, reporting to the NCA where appropriate, managing all post-disclosure issues and transactions.

Review possible PEP matches, refer confirmed PEPs to the Financial Crime Manager, review and maintain a register of PEPs based on the individual risk identified.
Liaise with the NCA and other law enforcement agencies to ensure a compliant business.
To be a contact point for all vehicle finance applications on all issues relating to money laundering and fraud.
Investigate suspicious activity alerts and referrals and analyse the information to determine if there is any money laundering or fraudulent activity.
To support any ongoing review of high-risk customers, including PEP alerts, trigger events etc., as needed.
Prepare financial crime reports as required.
Keep up to date with all relevant regulatory and legislative changes and raise potential emerging risks with line management

What you'll need to succeed

Sound AML knowledge and experience

Experience of investigating SAR's and making recommendations to nominated officers.

Experience of working POCA requests from law enforcement

Experience of PEP / Sanction screening
Exceptional eye for detail
Personable and professional
Drive to develop

What you'll get in return
Competitive salary at between £34,000 to £37,000 per annum
Hybrid working - Mondays and Fridays
Large and supportive team
Progression opportunities
Great city centre location with superb transport links

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