CDD Officer required for a large UK Real Estate company based in London. You will be responsible for understanding end to end CDD reviews and to lead a small team of AML Analysts.
Primary Responsibilities:
· As a CDD Officer, you will process client due diligence (CDD) checks and review and approve CDD checks carried out.
· Review and approve CDD cases completed by AML Analysts
· Complete CDD checks for clients and counterparties as per the firms UK procedures
· Obtain and review information for corporates and private individuals from relevant sources (e.g.
· Companies House) and determine further information requirements
· Provide advice and guidance to the AML processing team on complex and high-risk AML cases
· Liaising with RM’s, their clients, and solicitors to complete CDD checks
· Ensure CDD checks are conducted within the time frames as per the firms UK procedures
· Completion of investigation and a resolution of sanctions screening alerts as required
Requirements:
· Five years in AML/CDD/KYC and two years’ prior experience in a QA/sign-off CDD/KYC
· An understanding of all client types
· Knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Terrorism
· Act 2000, and JMLSG.
· Working knowledge of HMRC’s AML guidance is desirable
This is an excellent role for someone who wants to be hands-on and lead a team.