Financial Crime Business Analyst

Financial Crime Business Analyst to support regulatory compliance, AML/CFT frameworks, and sanctions processes within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities:

Process & System Enhancements:

Oversee and refine compliance-related systems, including AML/CFT and sanctions screening, ensuring efficiency and accuracy while conducting testing and recommending improvements.

Regulatory Oversight & Risk Management: Maintain and improve sanctions screening frameworks, support decision-making in client onboarding, and conduct regular system evaluations to uphold compliance.

Client Onboarding & Due Diligence: Provide expert guidance on complex due diligence queries, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and risk assessment best practices.

Legal & Compliance Requests: Manage and respond to official regulatory inquiries, including law enforcement and court-mandated requests, within required deadlines.

Training & Awareness Initiatives: Develop and deliver compliance training programs to enhance awareness of financial crime risks, sanctions, and reporting obligations across the organization.

Data Reporting & Insights: Prepare in-depth compliance reports for senior management and regulatory committees, ensuring accuracy and alignment with best practices.

Strategic Compliance Projects: Contribute to firm-wide regulatory projects, enhancing policies, procedures, and risk frameworks while expanding expertise in financial crime compliance.

Experience & Skills Required:

Background in AML, financial crime compliance, or risk management, with knowledge of relevant regulations.

Hands-on experience with due diligence processes, client onboarding, and risk screening tools.

Ability to work on multiple projects within a regulated environment.

Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.

Desirable:

ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering (or equivalent).

Familiarity with compliance processes in legal the legal sector