Senior Compliance Analyst

Our client within the Financial Services industry is looking to recruit a Senior Compliance Analyst to join their team.

Main responsibilities : 

• Conduct in-depth investigations into flagged client accounts, leveraging your expertise to uncover and assess potential compliance risks.
• Carry out thorough KYC, CDD, EDD, SOW, and AML/CTF assessments, playing a key role in safeguarding against financial crime.
• Review and evaluate high-value deposit and withdrawal requests that exceed established thresholds, making informed decisions that balance regulatory requirements with client experience.
• Prepare comprehensive compliance reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies, clearly outlining findings and actionable recommendations.
• Use AI-driven analytics tools to examine large datasets, identify high-risk individuals or entities, and strategically prioritise investigations.
• Perform client screenings against PEP lists, sanctions registers, and adverse media to detect and manage potential high-risk relationships.
• Partner with operational teams to offer expert insights on AML/CTF, fraud prevention, and customer authentication practices.
• Assess current compliance frameworks and procedures, offering strategic recommendations to enhance risk controls and regulatory adherence.
• Compile and submit accurate quarterly and annual AML/CTF reports to regulatory bodies within required timelines.
• Address compliance queries from internal teams and senior management, delivering clear, actionable, and risk-aware guidance.

• Bring 5+ years of relevant experience in a compliance role, ideally within financial services or online trading.
• Have deep knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, fraud prevention strategies, and compliance frameworks.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in writing and speaking.
• Approach your work with integrity, accountability, and a strong ethical compass.
• Have experience with/or a keen interest in leveraging AI tools in a compliance setting.

• Hold a degree in finance, economics, law, criminology, risk management, data science, business, or a related field.

• Flexible working hours
• Annual Performance Bonus