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About the Role

The Junior Financial Crime Compliance Analyst is responsible for executing AML and KYC requirements during customer onboarding, specifically focusing on high-risk cases. This role involves performing enhanced due diligence, analyzing complex ownership structures, and ensuring adherence to regulatory policies to mitigate financial crime risks.

Responsibilities

• Assess and onboard high-risk clients for Monex Europe Markets and Monex Europe Limited
• Support the Onboarding Manager and DMLRO/MLRO in financial crime and fraud matters
• Liaise with the Customer Success Team and front office staff to promote risk awareness
• Analyze complex ownership structures and investigate PEP, sanctions, and adverse media alerts
• Identify and escalate potential conflicts to the line manager
• Conduct research on the source of wealth and funds for high-risk clients
• Perform PEP classification and escalation for sign-off
• Produce detailed reports with recommendations based on findings
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial crime policies, procedures, and training materials
• Respond to compliance inquiries from other departments
• Support the Financial Crime Monitoring team with ongoing due diligence requirements
• Assist in AML training for staff and new joiners
• Maintain personal CPD and professional development
• Assist with compliance strategies and advise senior management on risk appetite and regulations
• Assist in the identification and investigation of suspicious activity and transaction reports
• Assist in the review and improvement of monitoring systems and controls
• Source and maintain compliance and monitoring systems

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar regulated industry
• Exposure to global AML and financial crime regulations
• Experience in complex AML/FC projects
• Demonstrated experience working on AML/FC issues across jurisdictions and multiple legal entities
• Experience in transactional monitoring, payment authorizations, periodic reviews, and data analysis
• Ability to act in accordance with the Monex Code of Conduct

Skills

• AML/KYC compliance
• Enhanced due diligence
• Risk assessment
• Transaction monitoring
• Regulatory reporting
• Data analysis
• Stakeholder management

Location

• London, UK

Work Type

• Full-time

Benefits

• Professional development support
• Health and wellness initiatives

About the Company

• Global financial solutions provider specializing in FX risk management and international payments
• Operates across North America, Asia, and Europe
• Serves over 70,000 clients worldwide
• Focuses on a collaborative and familial talent culture