Your role
Whilst the Financial Crime team primarily acts as a line 2 function, it also undertakes several Line 1 activities, including client screening, risk rating, transaction monitoring and alert management. As the Financial Crime team Analyst, your role is intended to provide direct support to these activities, including the general handling of investigation and escalation procedures.
This will require strong analytical and investigative skills along with astute judgement as to the proper pathway for resolution. Client Risk rating will be undertaken in real time and will include the identification, evaluation and escalation of high-risk clients to the AML/CTF Compliance Officer. Alert management will involve the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, including the ability to make considered and timely decisions and maintain records to a high standard.
As required, this role may also involve supporting various AML/CTF initiatives within the business, contributing to internal reporting and collaborative engagement with other members of the broader LGT Crestone Risk, Legal & Compliance team.
Your Responsibilities
The investigation, assessment and escalation of daily AML Transaction, Trade and Customer Screening alerts
Customer Due Diligence including Enhanced Due Diligence of high-risk customers and Ongoing Due Diligence of LGT Crestone’s clients
Correspondence management with business stakeholders including Operations and Front Office teams
Assisting with a variety of AML related projects and initiatives as required
Requirements
About You
1-3 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry or with a regulator
A good working understanding of key AML/CTF obligations and requirements, and the ability to apply these in practical scenarios to support compliance
Relevant AML certifications such as ACAMS AML Certification or work experience highly desirable
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Management, Finance or Law is desirable