Oliver James have partnered with an International Banking client to faciliatete the further build out of their Customer Due Diligence team.

This newly created position reports directly to the Head of the Function and will be responsible for conducting the due diligence of the Banks clients during their on boarding and periodic review on an ongoing basis ensuring global AML requirements are followed and will minimise operational and regulatory risk to the business.

The successful candidate can expect a varied day-to-day inclusive of but not limited to the following;

• Verify a number of CDD requirements for clients at onboarding, period review and ad-hoc events to ensure compliance with Global AML standards and UK/ Ireland procedures, as applicable;
• Utilize various independent online sources to obtain requisite information to suffice the UK/Ireland CDD requirements;
• Understand the client risk assessment and be able to apply the appropriate level of due diligence to the client;
• Familiar the MiFID classification, FATCA/CRS form is a plus for this role;
• Achieve exceptional quality of AML analysis via information / documentation review and accurate data entry
• Work closely with the Sales and Trading desks and potentially interact directly with clients as required
• Conduct client outreach via both emails and phone calls
• Liaise with Regional counterparts to consolidate requirements to avoid multiple touchpoints during client outreach
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Sales and Trading desks, Data Services teams, etc.) on queries/suspension of codes on trading and book of records systems
• Liaise with various business partners to provide prompt and accurate responses to inquiries regarding CDD requirements, obtain KYC information, and escalate, when necessary;
• Assist in the audit and regulatory exam processes by gathering data for internal auditors and other control areas, as required;
• Be actively engaged in identifying opportunities for process improvement and enhancing efficiency's.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience operating autonomously within the CDD space along with a solid understanding of UK & Ireland AML/CDD requirements. Aside from strong technical skills you will be an excellent communicator and keen for development within your own career.

If you would like to apply for the role, click the apply button below. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss further, reach out on +35315719706 or jack.callan@oliverjames.com