EY Financial Crime Senior Associate - UK & 

United Kingdom, England, Newcastle upon Tyne 

618514525

Financial Crime Senior Associate - UK&I - Risk Management- Permanent –Newcastle

Within the professional services environment, the application of risk management policies and procedures is fundamental to the successful delivery of our client services and promotion of our brand.

Risk management (RM) encompasses the processes that we have in place to ensure that we support service quality, contain the threat of litigation, limit damage to our reputation and achieve full fee recovery.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Assist the manager in handling complex AML/KYC queries and liaise with relevant internal teams
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) testing of internal financial crime controls
• Communicate findings with the QA lead and ensure they are remediated to an adequate standard
• Support in preparing insightful information reports for management
• Acting as a liaison between service lines and FCT to promote financial crime compliance awareness
• Assist in developing and drafting guidance and financial crime related training tailored to service lines
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholders across the firm

On the job training will be provided. After proving your abilities, it should be possible to obtain sponsorship for a professional financial crime qualification.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Working knowledge of UK regulatory environment, including the Money Laundering Regulations and relevant sector guidance e.g. AMLGAS, JMLSG, SRA
• Ability to assess financial crime risks, provide practical guidance on risk-based compliance, and clearly articulate related advice and recommendations
• Experience with delivery of best practice QA checks to ensure firm meets the required regulatory standards
• Service orientated and commercially minded at solving problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Good organisational skills

To Qualify for the Role, you must have:

• University degree or professional qualification, preferably in financial crime, accountancy, company secretary, legal or other risk/ compliance
• 2 years’ experience in AML & CDD
• Adaptable and flexible with good team working skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to build strong working relationships with service lines and develop an excellent understanding of their business
• Ability to work to pre-determined deadlines and meet objectives under pressure
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication
• IT skills

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Apply now.

Permanent Role, Newcastle.