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We are working with a global bank who are seeking a Senior Surveillance Analyst to join their Compliance team in the UK. This is a crucial role within the Surveillance Team, a second-line control function responsible for monitoring transaction activities and identifying potential risks, including suspicious activity, sanctions breaches, and reputational risks to the Bank.
- 3 month contract
- Salary: £250 p/d Umbrella
- Location: The City
- Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and assess customer activities flagged by transaction monitoring systems.
- Ensure timely identification and escalation of unusual transactions and potential financial crimes.
- Analyse customer activity and independently determine if further action is required.
- Prepare detailed reports, documenting findings and supporting conclusions with logical analysis.
- Collaborate with front-line staff to gather relevant information for investigations.
- Apply critical thinking skills to recognise trends, patterns, and inconsistencies in transactional data.
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of money laundering, terrorist financing, financial crimes, and reputational risks.
- Conduct regular Quality Assurance reviews of rules within Firco Continuity and Firco Trust to ensure accurate calibration.
- Work closely with the Compliance and Monitoring Team to uphold Quality Assurance standards in line with internal policies.
- Collaborate with KYC teams to ensure the PEP register and Internal Watchlists are consistently maintained.
- Track and log Operational Risk incidents.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Surveillance Manager or MLRO (UK).
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong background in Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Sanctions.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines such as FCA Handbook, JMSLG, and 4MLD.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including advanced Excel functions.
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