AML Compliance Assistant - £28K per annum- London
The Role
Do you possess previous experience in AML compliance or a similar regulatory role? Are you detail-oriented and ready to be a part of a team dedicated to safeguarding financial integrity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
As an AML Compliance Assistant, you will find yourself at the forefront of our efforts to maintain the highest standards of integrity and financial security with ongoing professional development opportunities. This position involves conducting due diligence, monitoring transactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant AML regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough background checks on clients to ensure compliance with AML regulations.
- Verify customer identities and assess the risk associated with each client.
- Monitor and analyse financial transactions for potential suspicious activities.
- Investigate and report any unusual or high-risk transactions promptly.
- Maintain, submit and prepare accurate, up-to-date records of AML activities, investigations, audits, and reports.
- Keep abreast of changes in AML regulations and update internal policies accordingly.
- Provide training sessions to employees on AML policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist in assessing and mitigating AML risks associated with new and existing business relationships.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement risk management strategies.
- Conduct internal investigations into potential AML violations.
- Liaise with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies as needed.
The Company
The Premier Forex Ltd Team has over 30 years of experience in currency markets. Since 2017 Premier Forex Ltd, trading as Premier Forex has grown to become a tailor-made exchange solution for companies, individual businesses and personal users. We have launched online payment facilities and foreign exchange payment services worldwide. We specialise in sending money to Europe and Asia.
The Person:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
- Previous experience in AML compliance or a similar regulatory role.
- Familiarity with AML regulations, including but not limited to KYC (Know Your Customer) and CDD (Customer Due Diligence).
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
- Professional certifications in AML compliance (e.g., CAMS) is a plus.
If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.