AML/KYC Operations Specialist

Team

You will join the growing AML team and report into the Head of AML Operations. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by investigating and mitigating financial crime risks. You'll work closely with various internal and external stakeholders, helping to shape and strengthen our AML and KYC processes.

It’s a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you’ll be able to expand your expertise and contribute to continuous improvements within a company that values innovation and compliance.

If you’re passionate about preventing financial crime and eager to grow your career, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of something meaningful.

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.

Our Benefits

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 £1,700 and 4 full training days per year.
• Hybrid working with 1 day in the office per week, allowing the team to collaborate and spend time together.
  
  • Wednesday is our core day in the office.
• We offer 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Access to Babbel for continuous learning.
• Breakfast, snacks, daily fresh fruit and drinks are at your disposal around the clock.
• 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.