Reports to AML Supervisor/Manager

As a Trainee Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Analyst you will be dealing with Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFT”) matters on a daily basis.

We recruit the best an over time we will train you to become an AML Analyst where your initial primary responsibility will be reviewing Client Due Diligence (“CDD”) and maintaining well organised and up to date CDD files on the AML database.

As you develop your role will also include closely supporting and advising the client facing teams in relation to AML/CFT matters.

At times you may need to deal directly with external parties such as fund investors, shareholders and other professionals of the financial sector.

You will be fully trained and supported in obtaining an appropriate AML qualification.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with ensuring that, in the identification of clients and funds’ investors, all CDD requirements are met
• Set up of client and investor profiles in the AML database and ensure that CDD information and documents are duly uploaded and appropriate screening is undertaken
• Assist client facing teams in dealing with external parties and take care that proper information and documentation are collected on time
• Assist in ensuring regular follow-up with external parties is made in relation to submitted requests
• Develop a strong understanding of, and remain up to date with anti-money laundering legislation and guidance in the relevant jurisdictions with an awareness of developing money laundering methodologies and policies where necessary
• Assist in assuring that the database is regularly screened and that automatically generated alerts are dealt with in a timely manner
• Perform AML monitoring as required and general AML team administration tasks to ensure AML enquiries and responsibilities are met within appropriate timeframes

Skills, knowledge, expertise:

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills are required to develop working relationships with colleagues (from both the Compliance and client facing teams) and to deal with external parties
• Analytical approach with good research skills

Trainee AML Analyst

Skills, knowledge, expertise (continued):

• Have a team player attitude
• Good organisational skills
• A self-starter with a proactive and dynamic style and a high degree of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and quality standards
• Highly motivated
• The candidate will be expected to study for a relevant professional qualification (supported by the Aztec Group)
• Basic technical knowledge (relevant in-house training to be provided through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy skills are essential

We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do