AML/KYC Operations Specialist

Team

Reporting to the AML/KYC Operations Manager (UK), this new role for Raisin UK will be responsible for working within the 1st Line AML/KYC Team. You will be responsible for protecting the business against the threat of financial crime by supporting the AML/KYC Operations Manager in carrying our AML checks, monitoring and screening of Raisin UK s customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Investigate PEP, sanction and adverse media alerts on behalf of the business. Make recommendations on actions to be undertaken including enhanced due diligence checks.
• Review new business applications daily against databases.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies and other authorities in respect of requests for information under relevant legislation.
• Conduct Transaction Monitoring reviews to identify suspicious activity.
• Maintain a good level of knowledge on financial crime prevention policies and processes.
• Contribute to the overall continuous improvement and development of the AML/KYC Operations Team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relating to, but not limited to, financial crime and investigation procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of internal reports and MI.
• Educate business areas on current financial crime trends, and best practices for financial crime prevention and detection.

Your Profile

• Basic knowledge of UK financial crime and financial services regulations and guidance, in particular, the latest UK Money Laundering Regulations and Joint Money Laundering Steering Guidance, combined with a desire to develop additional financial crime related skills and knowledge over time.
• Experience in using open-source intelligence to identify any relevant adverse media on our customers and partners.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to forge new connections with existing stakeholders and escalate risks diligently in line with agreed processes.
• Keen eye for detail and problem solving with an investigative mind and the desire to find solutions to problems independently and quickly using a risk based approach and by applying a consistent and defensible rationale in line with relevant legislation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise effectively, multi-task and keep on top of business levels in a fast paced environment.
• A driven work ethic with an innate desire to own and complete tasks to a consistently high standard including a responsibility to manage customer data safely and securely.
• Degree level academic background or equivalent in a relevant field such as Law or similar.

Join our mission, join our team - and grow with us!

At Raisin, we care about each other and it is one of our top priorities to foster an open and caring environment in which everyone feels welcome and comfortable. Our culture is strongly driven by our ambitious team, who are at the heart of our success.

As part of the Raisin UK team, you benefit from:

• Investment in your development with an annual personal training budget of 1,500 and 4 full training days per year.
• Always hungry? Breakfast, snacks, daily fresh fruit and drinks are at your disposal around the clock.
• We are hybrid working, we are in the office twice a week, giving the team the opportunity to collaborate and spend time together. Wednesday is our core day in the office.
• We offer 28 days + Bank Holidays of holiday a year.
• One day birthday leave and gift voucher to celebrate your birthday.
• We offer you a company stakeholder pension.
• The opportunity to experience our annual retreats in exciting European cities and other team building events.