Monex Europe is a specialist in commercial foreign exchange. We offer a range of FX services aimed at corporate and institutional clients to manage foreign exchange exposure and international payments.
We work with our clients to execute considered FX strategies. Combining a personal and proactive service, our currency specialists will help you choose the right option for your specific business needs.
Monex Europe Limited is part of the wider financial services group, Monex S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Monex”), a global investment-grade financial services institution. The group services more than 66,000 clients worldwide. Monex’s team of experienced and professional FX specialists provide local support to corporate and institutional clients in each region of the world.
Headquartered in London (UK), Monex Europe Limited is an independent subsidiary of Monex Europe Holdings Limited. Monex Europe Holdings Limited operates various subsidiaries in the FX industry, comprising of Monex Europe Limited, Monex Europe Markets Limited, Monex Europe S.A., Monex Canada Inc., MonFX Pte Ltd.; with offices in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Toronto, and Singapore.
Our focus is on helping our clients make better informed trading decisions and stay on top of fast-moving, volatile markets. Our FX analysts provide clients with daily FX updates, regular macroeconomic reports, and in-depth actionable insights for G10 and Emerging Markets.
Job overview
As Compliance Analyst, you will maintain legal and regulatory compliance by researching and communicating requirements. You will stay up-to-date on AML regulations, resolve concerns, and obtain necessary approvals. Your responsibilities include performing AML/Due diligence checks on clients using a risk scoring matrix to identify and mitigate high-risk factors. Additionally, you will collect, analyze, and summarize information to prepare informative reports.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
Financial Crime / AML Globally
1. Senior Compliance Analyst for all Financial crime and AML related matters for the Monex Group Offices;
2. Support the Deputy Head of Compliance in all areas of Financial crime and AML;
3. Assist the junior members of the Financial Crime team, where required;
4. Liaise with front office staff to encourage an understanding of client risk;
5. Investigate all positive alerts including PEP, sanctions, and adverse media;
6. Advise on high-risk accounts including money service businesses and make decisions on escalation to the EDD team;
7. Identify potential conflicts issues and escalate them to the line manager;
8. Manage the Firm's higher risk CDD issues, particularly in relation to companies and trusts;
9. Handle CDD requirements for our overseas offices, including Madrid, Amsterdam, Canada, and Singapore;
10. Carry out risk assessments at client inception and when CDD records are updated, including screening of legal entities, controllers, and UBOs;
11. Conduct research on the source of wealth and funds of new clients;
12. Produce detailed reports with recommendations based on findings;
13. Contribute to the development, preparation, and maintenance of compliance and financial crime policies and procedures;
14. Respond to compliance questions and requests from other departments;
15. Authorize third party payments and incoming funds when required.
Compliance Culture
Establish good working relationships with front office and all other departments so that Compliance is seen as an effective second line of defense providing professional internal guidance and advisory service.
Compliance Training
Assist with AML training to support staff and new joiners. Ensure CPD/personal development is maintained.
What we are looking for
1. Wide financial crime exposure to global AML and FC;
2. Experience dealing with high-risk accounts;
3. Previous experience in a similar, regulated industry;
4. Experience managing complex AML/FC projects;
5. Demonstrated experience managing AML/FC issues across jurisdictions and multiple legal entities;
6. Professional acumen, integrity, discretion, credibility, resilience, and trustworthiness;
7. Ability to support the team with integrity and create a positive work environment;
8. Self-motivated with excellent communication skills;
9. Good organizational skills, able to multi-task;
10. Exceptional attention to detail;
11. Able to work on own initiative;
12. Able to build positive relationships across the organization.
What we offer
We offer a collaborative working environment that promotes staff development and continuous training to enhance skills and expertise. We also provide excellent staff benefits to improve your work-life balance:
1. Competitive salary + discretionary bonus;
2. Free onsite state-of-the-art gym;
3. A great working environment;
4. The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company.
Note: This is a fixed term contract of 1 year.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
At Monex, we do our best every day to ensure that we take good care of our people, as our biggest asset is our highly driven and focused Talent Culture. We strive to continuously enable our people to develop their full potential by offering the necessary tools and support to empower professional development and career advancement at Monex.
Teamwork is a paramount part of our Talent Culture as we achieve more when we collaborate. We take pride in our familial culture with colleagues who are willing to go the extra mile for one another. We foster a culture of health and wellness, encouraging our colleagues to pursue healthy habits and lifestyles.
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