Duties include:
- Keep abreast with the current company policies and procedures;
- Maintenance of records, updating and amending existing databases;
- Attendance and minute taking of the compliance meetings;
- Gathering and reviewing KYC documentation from prospective clients;
- Creation and review of customer profiles in the Company's database;
- Experience in compiling and summarising escalations (PEP sign off, Adverse Media sign off, High Risk client sign off) for Senior Management review.
- The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to carry out research, analysis and summarise the results of their findings in a clear manner.
- Sound understanding of how to establish and record Source of Funds / Source of Wealth;
- Carry on necessary Due Diligence checks (incl. WorldChecks/ Goggle searches, sanctions checks/ adverse media checks etc.) for the existing and potential new clients;
- Carry on transaction monitoring for fraud and AML issues;
- Retaining internal compliance registers, including but not limited to Sanctions, PEPs, Police/ Regulatory, Complaints, SARs, Gifts, Rejected Business, Closed Business, etc.
- Maintenance of physical and electronic files, sustaining the security and integrity of data.
- Liaison with the Administrative Team to gather the due diligence needed to meet internal policies and procedures;
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of compliance – related policies and procedures;
- Authenticating due diligence for procedural compliance;
- Clear understanding of the various financial crime and reputational risk-factors to consider when on boarding a new client.
- Managing due diligence and compliance records for clients’ companies;
- Supporting a two site-operation with data administration for the Corporate Administration and the Compliance Team;
- Performing other administrative and ad-hoc duties as required;
- Must hold experience in compliance and preferably a relevant professional compliance qualification;
- Knowledge of AML-ATF legislation and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures;
- Versatile and flexible attitude with the ability to communicate well with all staff;
- The ability to absorb and understand varied compliance matters;
- Well organised and attention to detail;
- A proactive approach in problem – solving;
- Strong IT skills with ability to learn new systems quickly and particularly competent in the use of Microsoft office products;
- Excellent command of English both written and spoken;
- Flexible working hours will be encouraged for the right candidate;
- Continuity is crucial