About the Role
The Financial Crime Monitoring Analyst will monitor existing trading clients and resolve alerts related to screening hits, payment screening, and event-driven reviews. This role also manages dormant client reactivations and collaborates with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and effective reviews.
Responsibilities
- Monitor existing trading clients and resolve screening alerts against clients or related parties for Sanctions, PEPs, or Adverse Media.
- Monitor payment screening hits for incoming and outgoing payments.
- Conduct proactive investigations for material updates to client profiles and trigger 'Event-Driven Reviews'.
- Manage requirements for Dormant Client reactivations.
- Maintain good relationships with front-of-house staff to implement effective review procedures.
- Educate the wider business about regulatory and financial crime risks and requirements.
Requirements
- Previous experience working within a similar, regulated industry.
- Experience working in an EDD or Financial Crime Compliance team within a financial institution/investigations firm.
- Experience conducting external AML audits.
- Experience conducting in-depth research and drafting accurate reports to a high standard.
- Must possess good knowledge of JMLSG, FATF, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Strong understanding of the UK, EU, and Global regulatory framework and developments regarding Money Service Businesses.
- Specific knowledge of legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and guidance such as the Proceeds of Crime Act, the Terrorism Act, FCA, FATF, and EU money laundering directives.
- Previous experience conducting global, complex AML/FC projects.
Skills
- Screening platform usage (ComplyAdvantage)
- AML/FC project management
- Research and report writing
- Regulatory framework knowledge (JMLSG, FATF, POCA, Terrorism Act, FCA, EU directives)
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Mid-level
About the Company
- Monex is a leading global financial solutions provider specializing in FX risk management and international payments.
- We help corporate and institutional clients navigate currency volatility with tailored FX solutions.
- Monex facilitated $309 billion in FX turnover, managed $10.7 billion in assets, and processed 8.5 million transactions in 2023.
- We have offices across North America, Asia, and Europe, serving over 66,000 clients worldwide.
- Our global reach combined with local market expertise enhances businesses with financial solutions and FX market analysis.
- We help optimize efficiency, mitigate currency risk, and protect margins.
Equal Opportunity
- If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
