Graduate Financial Crime Due Diligence Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our growing Group Financial Crime team as a Graduate Financial Crime Due Diligence Analyst. This is a fantastic development opportunity in which you will be required to conduct 'know your customer' (KYC) checks on new and existing third parties, carry out periodic reviews consistent with Centrica's procedures and ensure that accurate records are kept and maintained.

You will work closely with Centrica's trading business, Centrica Energy, to help meet its legal and regulatory obligations.

Location: We work flexibly in line with our Flexible First working arrangements believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. The successful candidate will, however, need to be comfortable commuting to our Windsor office on a weekly basis and to our Park House office in London once per week.

What will you do?

• Carry out risk sensitive due diligence in line with legislation and regulation on financial crime, including the UK Bribery Act, UK, EU and US Sanctions, FCA expectations and money laundering regulations.
• Play a part in preventing, detecting, mitigating and reporting on financial crime risk matters within the Centrica Group.
• In line with Centrica's financial crime requirements and guidance, and due diligence procedures, classify third parties from a risk and regulatory perspective, including accurate analysis of ownership structures / layered entities and apply appropriate risk ratings.
• Conduct screening for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs) and adverse information to ensure the timely escalation of issues identified to management for resolution.
• Liaise with business stakeholders, front office staff and with external parties to obtain relevant CDD documentation and information and ensure that onboarding and reviews are delivered within Service Level Agreements.
• Assist with monthly MI reporting regarding the status of work in progress and key risks that need to be managed.

Who are we looking for?

• A genuine interest in the global financial and commodity trading markets.
• Understanding of international statutory, regulatory requirements and best practice associated with third party risk management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong analytical skills.
• Confident in communicating with key stakeholders and external parties.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of integrity, and trust, and an ethical track record.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong attention to detail and to swiftly, critically assess information to facilitate business decisions.
• Demonstrates sound collaboration with peers, team members and internal stakeholders.

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