Position Overview & Specifications
Turcan Connell is seeking an AML Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance team in our Edinburgh office. The position is on a full-time permanent basis, core hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, 33.75 hours per week. Initially full-time office based, however, in the long term the Firm supports a hybrid working approach through our Smarter Working policy.
Responsibilities The AML Analyst assists the AML Manager in ensuring the Firm complies with AML regulations. Core duties are:
Skills/Qualifications The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years CDD/KYC experience ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Ideally you will have the ICA certificate, although this is not essential. You should be flexible, self-motivated, highly competent, and able to work on your own initiative as well as being a good team player. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues across the business, both written and verbally. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Strong pc skills are essential and full training will be provided on the various systems used throughout the Firm. A high level of discretion and confidentiality is needed for this role as you will be exposed to highly sensitive information.
Responsibilities The AML Analyst assists the AML Manager in ensuring the Firm complies with AML regulations. Core duties are:
Processing new client and new matter workflows including:- Reviewing CDD/KYC information and supporting documentation.
- Reviewing Matter Risk Assessments.
- Identifying any outstanding information/documentation and communicating this to the relevant Fee Earner.
Setting up Amiqus (Online verification system) requests and reviewing this when they are submitted.- Responding to general AML queries.
- Providing AML documentation for the firm’s in-house trust companies and/or Partners.
- Checking PEP/Sanction screening new matches.
- Carrying out ongoing monitoring/file reviews of existing client relationships.
- Reviewing and updating High Risk/PEP register.
Skills/Qualifications The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years CDD/KYC experience ideally within a legal or professional services environment. Ideally you will have the ICA certificate, although this is not essential. You should be flexible, self-motivated, highly competent, and able to work on your own initiative as well as being a good team player. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues across the business, both written and verbally. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Strong pc skills are essential and full training will be provided on the various systems used throughout the Firm. A high level of discretion and confidentiality is needed for this role as you will be exposed to highly sensitive information.