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Turcan Connell is seeking an AML Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance team in our Edinburgh office. The position is on a...
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Turcan Connell is seeking an AML Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance team in our Edinburgh office. The position is on a full-time permanent basis, core hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 33.75 hours per week. Initially full-time office based, however, in the long term the Firm supports a hybrid working approach through our Smarter Working policy.
Responsibilities
The AML Analyst assists the AML Manager in ensuring the Firm complies with AML regulations.
Core duties are:
Processing new client and new matter workflows including:- Reviewing CDD/KYC information and supporting documentation.
- Reviewing Matter Risk Assessments.
- Identifying any outstanding information/documentation and communicating this to the relevant Fee Earner.
Setting up Amiqus (Online verification system) requests and reviewing this when they are submitted.- Responding to general AML queries.
- Providing AML documentation for the firm’s in-house trust companies and/or Partners.
- Checking PEP/Sanction screening new matches.
- Carrying out ongoing monitoring/file reviews of existing client relationships.
- Reviewing and updating High Risk/PEP register.
Skills/Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years CDD/KYC experience ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Ideally you will have the ICA certificate, although this is not essential. You should be flexible, self-motivated, highly competent, and able to work on your own initiative as well as being a good team player.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues across the business, both written and verbally. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Strong pc skills are essential and full training will be provided on the various systems used throughout the Firm. A high level of discretion and confidentiality is needed for this role as you will be exposed to highly sensitive information.
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