Compliance Screening Specialist

My client, a large global brand, is looking for an experienced Compliance Screening Specialist on an initial 6-month basis. This position is Inside IR35 and requires 3 days onsite in the Brighton office.

This role will sit within the UK Market Compliance (MCO) Team, responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program within the business.

The Compliance Screening Specialist will support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) within the AESEL and AEPSL Legal Entities. Responsibilities include screening persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists, conducting risk assessments of Special Interest Persons (SIPs) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) against watchlists and negative media information, and reviewing High-Risk customers/entities. Extensive knowledge of PEPs is essential.

Daily tasks would include:

1. Conducting reviews on risk list individuals and sanction screening, completing risk assessments of both PEPs and SIPs to ensure all risks have been considered and actions have been taken accordingly to ensure compliance with all relevant procedures and regulations.
2. Working with the AML Screening team analysts and manager, advising on PEP queries and case reviews, as well as on QA and training.

Required skills and experience:

• A basic knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and policies related to AESEL and AEPSL in the area of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF).
• Strong experience working and advising on PEP specific reviews and risk assessments.
• Basic understanding of the UK AML Regime, including the ability to interpret AML/CTF requirements e.g. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG), Bribery Act 2010, and Terrorism Act 2000.
• Strong teamwork, relationship, and influencing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce written summaries that clearly consolidate recommendations and conclusions.
• Ability to self-manage workload and work in a goal-based environment, balancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Previous experience in an operations environment.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience with PEPs, SIPs, Risk Lists, Sanctions, or EDD investigations.
• A background in Compliance, Risk, or Fraud/AML is preferable.
• University Graduate and/or relevant professional qualifications – Law Degree, Compliance/AML Diploma, ACAMS Certification.