Job Description
Eden Scott’s client is seeking a skilled professional with a strong background in financial crime compliance? Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Crime Analyst to join their team on a 6–9-month contract basis in Edinburgh. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the company adherence to FCA regulations and in maintaining effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the company’s compliance with FCA regulations, supporting AML periodic reviews and remediation programs.
Perform AML risk assessments, analyse financial transactions, and provide recommendations for process improvement.
Utilise AML software and tools to conduct both real-time and periodic monitoring of transactions.
Conduct thorough investigations on flagged transactions and client accounts, including the preparation of suspicious activity reports (SARs) for regulatory authorities.
Lead customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping of client information.
Provide expert advice and guidance on AML issues and the combating of financing terrorism-related activities.
Work closely with various teams to enhance AML processes and controls, building strong relationships across the Bank to foster a risk-aware culture.