Senior Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/Know Your Client

Senior Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/Know Your Client

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Anti Money Laundering/Prevention/KYC to join our Sanctions team. This role is located in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Conduct thorough research and analysis of client data to identify potential risks, ensuring compliance with AML/KYC regulations.
• Prepare detailed client profiles for review, focusing on accuracy and completeness to facilitate informed decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address and resolve complex AML/KYC issues, serving as a resource for best practices and guidance.
• Monitor and assess global issues, risks, and events to determine their impact on clients' risk levels, providing actionable insights to management.
• Contributes to the achievement of related team’s objectives including process improvement using AI and other digital tools available.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Several years of experience in industry, Sanctions/Payments screening or related field within financial services.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in understanding and applying AML/KYC regulations and guidelines.

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