The Position
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Compliance/ Client Onboarding team at Forvis Mazars. The successful candidate will provide administrative support and assist us with our client onboarding procedures. The position requires excellent organisational & IT skills and attention to detail. The candidate should also possess strong communication skills and work well within a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out the onboarding of new clients /continuance of existing clients.
2. Carry out and manage anti-money laundering client due diligence and verification processes on a range of client types with different organisational structures.
3. Escalating sources of AML risk where required.
4. Carry out monitoring, reporting and analysis on AML procedures.
5. Assist in carrying out staff AML training.
6. Handle queries and requests from across the firm.
7. Perform conflict of interest checks for new and existing clients.
8. Research and review publicly available sources and information pertaining to client due diligence.
9. Identifying, recommending, and implementing improvements to existing processes and procedures.
10. Other ad hoc duties, as needed.
Ideal Candidate
11. Min 2 years’ experience in AML/KYC due diligence, preferably within a professional services firm.
12. Good knowledge of the latest AML legislation.
13. Good knowledge of AML/CDD requirements and procedures aligned to current regulations.
14. Experience in screening and reviewing searches for Sanctions, PEPsand Adverse Media
15. Knowledge of the Ethical Standards for Auditors 2020 is an advantage but not essential
16. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
17. Proficient in standard Office applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
18. High attention to detail.
19. Able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy of work.
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