Analyst - Goodman Masson

Goodman Masson; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced compliance professional to join a large buy-side client of ours, based in Central London.

Key responsibilities:

1. You will be expected to lead risk-based due diligence on prospects from high-risk locations, Family Office, and HK Prospects. This could include in-house write up on prospects, as well as analysing red flag reports completed by vendors to summarize risks identified to Client A, and recommend mitigants accordingly.
2. You will manage the weekly Case Review Meeting agenda and document conclusions, maintain case tracker and (with the support from Head of FCC Advisory) ensuring FCC decisions/recommendations are communicated back to Customer KYC or Sales as required.
3. Provide support on risk-based due diligence on prospective and existing Discretionary deals, transactions, and counterparties to assess financial crime risks.
4. Support Group Mailbox Client management including the handling of 3PP escalations, working on AMLQ relevant queries and seek appropriate advice from FCC Client management.
5. Handle queries from internal stakeholders including ESG, RI, HR for any ad-hoc name screening match.
6. Research, analysis and assessment of new asset classes for relevant financial crime considerations and supporting in the development of new operating models to support the business.
7. When required, supporting the Financial Crime Sanctions programme, including the assessment and response to economic sanctions announcements.

This will be on an initial 6-month contact, with the expectation to be extended or to go permanent with the client upon completion. You will be working on a hybrid basis with up to three days in the office. However, subject to business needs, you may be asked to come in more than three days if needed.

Requirements:

1. Strong academic achievement and background.
2. Proven experience in a financial crime compliance, investigation, research, due diligence, or legal role required.
3. Proven experience in FCC advisory, including analysing raw materials to write up reports on key risks identified, and recommendations/proposed mitigants.
4. Working knowledge of Financial Sanctions regimes (OFAC, UK, UN and EU).
5. Understanding of and experience in the asset management industry preferred, with particular focus on understanding deals and transactions.
6. Previous experience working in a highly regulated environment.
7. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
8. Ability to work in a busy environment with tight deadlines and high standards.
9. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfortable using data to drive understanding of financial crime risks.
10. Well organised with a strong attention to detail.
11. Highly motivated, and self-starting.