Cdd & Aml Administrator

Knight Frank is looking to hire a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) to support UK residential and commercial offices.

We are the world’s leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 600+ Offices across 50 Territories.

Role:

The Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Administrator will provide daily support to the team.  The candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent administration skills, ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. 

They will have a “hands on” attitude and take pride in the presentation of their work. Excellent analytical skills are required as the role includes facilitating the CDD on-boarding process, reviewing documentation and making risk-based decisions in accordance with established procedures. Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide verbal and written advice in a timely, clear and concise manner to both internal and external clients are important.

Responsibilities:

• Updating database(s) with CDD data and ensuring the data is accurate.
• Allocation of new instructions to CDD/AML Officers ensuring working is moving in and out of the department.
• Reviewing files on documentation provided to do an initial gap analysis to provide a swift response to the business.
• Preparation and distribution of weekly status reports for management and offices.
• Preparing agendas and minutes for team meetings.
• Email management of CDD team group inbox.
• Preparing presentations using PowerPoint.
• Emailing and speaking to clients on the phone who are not completing their AML checks
• Signing off a minimum of 20 simple CDD instructions a week.
• Liaising with all departments across the business to ensure anything under offer is registered with the CDD team on the power BI
• Organisation of meetings.
• Providing research support.

Key Experience Required:

• Knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Terrorism Act 2000 and the Criminal Finance Act 2017 and their application for CDD and AML.
• Knowledge of the “HMRC Guidance for Estate Agents – Money Laundering” (preferred)
• 1 year+ experience in an administrative role.
• Experience of working in a project office support role (preferred)
• Excel (Advanced), Powerpoint, Word, Databases, Outlook

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Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.