Monitoring AML Analyst

CMS UK Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

We are looking for Ongoing AML Monitoring Analysts to join our team in Sheffield. This is a 24‑month fixed‑term contract role and an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in Risk and Compliance.

In this key role, you will work within our Ongoing Monitoring Team who are responsible for the administration of the ongoing monitoring of our client database. The primary focus of this team is to ensure client due diligence held on file is up to date, accurate and meets our Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing responsibilities.

• Assessing the risk profile of existing clients and whether there has been any changes.
• Liaising with Partners on client due diligence issues.
• Running company searches and press searches.
• Supporting the Deputy Money Laundering Officer on the administration of general anti‑money laundering issues and client due diligence matters.
• Assisting members of the AML team with research projects and day‑to‑day compliance with AML regulatory matters as they arise.

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. To be considered for this role you must meet the following skills and experience:

• Educated to degree level and/or qualified in KYC/Compliance and have worked in a professional services environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and the EU’s 5th Money Laundering Directive
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to analyse, research and make informed decisions
• A solution driven approach with the ability to take a practical, common sense approach to resolve issues
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management skills to prioritise workloads, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal, written and face‑to‑face communication skills
• Desire to work in a team but also self‑motivated
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Enthusiastic, positive and committed team member

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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