FCP Senior Analyst

Department: Compliance

Location: London

Description

The Senior FCP Analyst plays a critical role in the detection, prevention, and resolution of potential money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. They will take ownership of complex case reviews, carry out client on-boarding, support regulatory reporting, and provide training to administrators and other practitioners in the Firm.

Key Responsibilities

CDD

• Support the business in conducting Client Due Diligence (“CDD”) on new clients and for on-going monitoring for existing clients
• Reviewing straightforward and enhanced CDD information and authorising in accordance with the Firm’s AML policies
• Conduct adverse media searches
• Support the business in conducting electronic verification requests
• Gather CDD information from Companies House and other open sources
• Directly requesting CDD information from clients
• Responding to CDD queries from staff
• Advising the Firm on deficiencies which need to be resolved before client due diligence is considered complete
• Researching Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and other high risk clients
  

SARS

• Acknowledging and drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Gathering and analyse information relating to SARs
• Submit reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA)
  

Financial Crime Prevention

• Reviewing client money nominals and completing CDD checks on client money accounts
• Supporting the team on any ad hoc projects that support the continuous improvement and development of financial crime across the firm.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Demonstrable experience in AML, financial crime, or a related compliance function
• Proven experience gathering and analysing information relating to SARS and drafting suspicious activity wording
• Solid understanding of global AML laws and regulations (e.g. UK Money Laundering Regulations, FATF standards, SAICA knowledge is desirable)
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent)
• Experience working with high-risk clients
• Knowledge of sanctions screening or PEP/adverse media screening tools (eg. Worldcheck, Smartsearch)