Do you have experience in AML, such as Enhanced Due Diligence reviews or Suspicious Activity Report reviews? We may have the opportunity for you Our friendly but busy Financial Crime Team works in partnership with our business to protect the Society and its members from financial crime. In the AML Specialist role, you ll play an important part in doing just that by providing robust and critical analysis of our strategic priorities and making sure we meet all of our regulatory and statutory obligations. This is a full time role (35 hours per week) with flexible working patterns to be agreed between Monday - Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 8am-1pm on a rota basis. Once you are settled in role, there will be an opportunity to work hybrid - 3 days in our Bradford office and 2 days working from home. About the role As an AML Specialist it s about following operating procedures, making sure that the decisions we make are aligned with our risk appetite and the current economic situation, and providing specialist technical advice across our business. You ll be responsible for: Completing escalated transaction monitoring alerts from both an AML and Fraud perspective Investigating any suspicious activity including external reporting where required Conducting Enhanced Due Diligence investigations Undertaking customer outreach where required to support investigations Support implementation plans throughout the AML Team Work to agreed quality targets and service level agreements while focusing on delivering an exceptional service About you We re looking for an experienced AML Specialist with a background in analysing suspicious activity and a good knowledge of financial crime and AML regulations. An ICA Advanced AML Certificate or equivalent qualification would be useful, but what s most important is that you re committed to building your own skills and knowledge in this fast-moving area. You ll be comfortable making big decisions, and with strong communication and relationship building skills, you ll be more than ready to engage and collaborate with colleagues at all levels. Alert investigation, SAR and EDD experience is important for this position A track record of both Fraud and AML investigations is required Experience in customer contact is required About us At YBS we don t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you ll be respected for who you are, you ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career. Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this. Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly. Inclusivity. We re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you ll go the extra mile to help our members, you ll fit right in and feel you belong here. About our Benefits We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including: Holiday. You ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days. Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%). Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that s why we ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension. Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans. My Benefits. When you join YBS you ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts, Ready to apply? If you re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application. Want more information? If you have any questions about this role, please contact Mike Peel - mpeelybs.co.uk