Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our organization as a Compliance/Anti-Money Laundering Associate. In this role, you will support the Head of Compliance and MLRO in ensuring full adherence to regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and know-your-client (KYC) policies.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, AML/KYC, sanctions adherence, and financial crime prevention within a licensed investment firm, financial institution, or Big 4 consultancy. You will possess a strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework, especially the EU AML Legislation package, KYC/due diligence requirements, sanctions adherence, and financial crime prevention.

• Assist in implementing and monitoring regulatory compliance, AML/KYC, sanctions adherence, and financial crime prevention policies.
• Conduct due diligence on new and existing clients, including KYC reviews and detailed screenings for adverse media, sanctions, PEPs, etc.
• Support in preparing and submitting regulatory reports.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries.
• Perform internal compliance assessments and monitoring.
• Conduct ongoing transaction monitoring to detect and report suspicious activities using the firm's systems.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum Upper Second) in business studies, law, economics, finance, or any other related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, AML/KYC, sanctions adherence, and financial crime prevention within a licensed investment firm, financial institution, or Big 4 consultancy.
• Proven knowledge of a broad range of financial instruments and products offered by investment firms/institutions.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework, especially the EU AML Legislation package, KYC/due diligence requirements, sanctions adherence, and financial crime prevention.

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with confidence in approaching people at all levels of seniority.
• An enquiring analytical mindset.
• Methodical and systematic in work approach.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Articulate, confident communicator and presenter.
• Assertive and persuasive.
• Self-motivated with good teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Salary: competitive based on experience.
• Performance-related discretionary bonus.
• Private health insurance (for individual & family).
• Life insurance.
• Modern office environment in central location with onsite refreshments.
• Flexible working arrangements (onsite with some flexibility).

Interested candidates should submit their applications by clicking below. For more information, please contact us.