Compliance, Financial Crime Controls, Associate, Birmingham

Conduct enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers to identify potential legal, regulatory or reputational risk
Provide guidance to the client onboarding teams and/or the business on anti-money laundering related matters
Manage challenging KYC and EDD related escalations and work with stakeholders to resolve any pending issues
Work on anti-money laundering related projects and develop and enhance compliance systems, policies and procedures
Work on French regulatory reporting including annual questionnaires and internal control reports.
Preferred Qualifications

Strong academic record with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
Prior investment banking/financial services industry experience and knowledge of securities industry and products
Prior compliance experience and a technical understanding of applicable AML and Sanctions regulations
Experience of using data analytics tools and knowledge of structured query language required Ability to work both independently and in team-oriented workflows
Ability to manage expectations of key stakeholders
Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize work flows and ensure deadlines are met
Ability to forge strong relationships with colleagues and clients
Proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented and well-organized
Compliance or legal-related experience in financial services preferred
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