Job Description:

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a highly reputable global professional services organisation based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, who are looking to recruit an AML Analyst to join their Risk & Compliance team on a 24-month fixed-term contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career within Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime, joining a collaborative and highly regarded team within an international business environment. The successful candidate will join the Ongoing Monitoring team, supporting the administration and review of client due diligence processes to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations.

What will you be doing?

• Reviewing and assessing the risk profiles of existing clients and identifying any changes.
• Supporting ongoing monitoring activities to ensure client due diligence records remain accurate and up to date.
• Conducting company searches, sanctions checks and adverse media/press searches.
• Liaising with senior stakeholders and Partners regarding AML and client due diligence matters.
• Supporting the wider Compliance team with AML-related research and regulatory tasks.
• Assisting with the administration of general AML and compliance matters.
• Ensuring all processes are completed in line with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Risk & Compliance function.

What skills are we looking for?

• Degree educated and/or previous experience within AML, KYC or Compliance.
• Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and AML regulations.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

What's on offer?

• Hybrid working (50/50 split).
• Bonus scheme.
• 25+8 days annual leave (rising with service).
• Private medical insurance.
• Potential for contact extension/a permanent appointment.
• Excellent long-term development opportunities within Risk & Compliance.
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.

If you are looking to develop your career as an Analyst within AML, Risk or Compliance and would like to join a highly respected global organisation, please apply below or contact Eleanor Kirk for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.