Compliance Officer - Emi - Financial Services

Due to growth, we are now looking for a Compliance Officer to join our London office. The role is based full time in the office.

Compliance Officer

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Onboard customers, carrying out KYC and AML compliance checks in line with the Company’s onboarding policies and procedures.
• Produce Client based risk assessments
• Act as a point of escalations for high-risk clients.
• Ensure Periodic Reviews are conducted on existing clients
• Carry out daily transaction monitoring and data validation.
• Investigate and review transactions that have exceeded set thresholds.
• Deal with ad-hoc queries from the business on routine Compliance matters under reference to members of the Compliance & Risk team.
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the Compliance team on projects and queries, requests from senior management.
• Provide ad hoc training sessions with non-compliance staff involved in client case submissions
• Assist the MLRO and/or deputy MLRO in preparation of reports and case submissions to the Account Opening and/or Risk Committees
• Contribute to the preparation of the MLRO Annual report to Management.
• Carry out periodic firm wide risk assessments
• Carry out periodic GDPR/data protection audits within the firm

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or Senior Compliance Analyst (3-5 years)
• Experience dealing with High-Risk customers.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g., EU Money Laundering Directives)
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Familiarity with FCA Guidance and rule book and relevant publications e.g., JMLSG
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Blockchain/Cryptocurrency field is a plus
• BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., ICA) is a plus