Financial Crime Senior Associate (Big Four)

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Job description

***This role is an urgent requirement. The firm's offices are reopened however it is likely this role will be offered on a hybrid model with 1 - 2 days p/w in the office and the remaining from home. You must be willing to come in at least partially as this role will not be offered fully remotely.***

This is a second line of defense role.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Reviewing and updating as necessary existing CDD
• Performing research on clients using public and subscription services
• Contacting Partners and clients to request CDD where this cannot be gathered internally
• Drafting recommendations for management to summarise client risk and identifying any mitigating factors
• Assisting with the quality assurance checks for the work produced by the 1st line CDD team
• Maintaining and updating guidance and training material relating to ongoing monitoring
• Other responsibilities may include:
• Responding to requests for information and queries from EY's service lines
• Maintaining guidance and training material relating to CDD, suspicious activity reporting, anti-bribery and sanctions
• Reviewing approval requests for High risk CDD cases escalated by the CDD team
• Assisting with the production of management information reports for internal stakeholders
• Any task which contributes to the successful implementation of the financial crime control framework

Requirements, Skills and Necessary Experience

• At minimum two (2) years of previous experience of financial crime regulatory or compliance work, preferably from a professional services firm
• Experience of completing CDD checks and/or performing ongoing monitoring
• Knowledge and previous use of financial crime screening and due diligence systems
• Adaptable and flexible with good team working skills and the ability to multi-task

Desirable Personal Characteristics

• Ability to build strong working relationships across the business and develop an excellent understanding of their business
• Ability to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressure
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication
• IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel

Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Service orientated and commercially-minded at solving problems
• A genuine and proactive interest in becoming a subject matter expert in financial crime
• The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Good organisational skills and some experience of project management

More junior candidates who demonstrate exceptional potential may be considered on a lower salary banding.