Analyst - Compliance & Risk

Role purpose

Why does this role exist in the organisation?

Working in the Compliance and Risk Team. You will be working as an Analyst in delivering the day-to-day operations of a wide range of compliance processes being delivered from the service centre. This is a generalist role where you would be expected to get involved with all areas of the compliance and risk function. 
 

Key accountabilities

Describe the areas the role is ultimately responsible for.

The role will be a part of the Compliance and Risk Team.

• You will be working alongside the C&R Manager to ensure the integrity of the day-to-day operations of a wide range of Compliance processes being delivered from the service centre.
• This is a generalist role where you would be expected to get involved with all areas of the compliance and risk function such as Corporate Due Diligence, Transaction Monitoring, PEP/Sanctions Checks.
• To gather information from various sources for countries, entities, and/or individuals by reference to a pre-determined suite of reference material for analysis and submission or escalation for further analysis and judgement. Monitor pre-set levels and parameters related to financial transactions, identify behaviours that deviate from the norm and escalate as required.
• Undertake analysis of Country hits, entities, and/or names of individuals/investigation of transactions within the process instruction and by judgement assess the legitimacy of customer profile and transactions.
• Make appropriate recommendation supported by robust evidence a documented rationale to Sign Off
• If apparent during the review of a referral submit a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)
• To build good working relationships with the wider C&R team and partners.
•  To assist with C&R process improvements to ensure the performance of services.
• Assist in the handling of tasks received from inception to resolution as and when required. 
• Ensure adherence to process flows and set procedures and SLAs
• Should adhere to company policies and ensure to maintain confidentiality in handling customer data.

Experience and personal qualities

Describe the work experience (nature and time) and personal qualities (skills, behaviours and attitudes) that would be required from candidates.
 

• Experience – 0-3 years. Graduation – Any Graduate-Specialization. Candidate must be a minimum Graduate in any stream with sound knowledge of Ms-Office.
• Previous experience of Shared Services Set up or AML/KYC Compliance & Risk is an added advantage.
• Successful candidate needs to have strong investigative and research skills; the ability to work independently & the willingness to work across various Compliance functions.
• Strong ability to investigative and research.
• Excellent communication skills in English – both written and verbal
• Should be proactive, willing to learn, detail oriented, punctual and disciplined
• Knows when to seek guidance and support when appropriate.
• Good team-playing skills
• Clear and logical thinking
• Good organisational skills and an ability to work to deadlines
• Adaptability to deal with customers and employees at all levels within the organisation.

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