Kind Consultancy is working with an established, growing property finance business based in Kent which is currently seeking a Financial Crime Analyst to join them in a full-time, permanent role paying £39,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience with a hybrid work model requiring 4 in-office days per week.

The Financial Crime Analyst will provide guidance and support to the business in all aspects of anti-money laundering controls, processes and training, with key responsibilities including:

• Reviewing and assessing all aspects of the AML control framework, recommending changes and helping provide strategic direction on all AML related matters;
• Carrying into effect projects and actions highlighted by the previous MLRO Annual Report and working towards production of the next annual Report;
• Advising on and reviewing the level of CDD and EDD on live mortgage application cases;
• Taking ownership of policies, reviewing processes and monitoring their implementation;
• Designing and providing training and awareness programmes across the business;
• Reviewing and enhancing the business-wide AML/Financial Crime risk assessment;
• Advancing the organisation's ability to risk rate their customer book;
• Providing regular management information on AML and Financial Crime;
• Conducting horizon scanning of regulatory and legislative changes in AML/CDD/PEPs and Sanctions and related areas – providing comment and advice to the business;

Our ideal candidate for the Financial Crime Analyst opportunity:

• Has an excellent understanding of AML regulation and guidance and requirements in practice;
• Works well on their own initiative while being aware of business needs and priorities;
• Is able to to prioritise and coordinate action plans with multiple stakeholders;
• Demonstrates good project management skills;
• Handles sensitive and confidential information with discretion;
• Displays consistently strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Has excellent IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and written and verbal communication skills including proofreading
• Having some existing knowledge of mortgages and property finance would be desirable

If you're interested in the Financial Crime Analyst opportunity, please apply with an updated CV today.