KYC / AML Analyst

Job description

KYC Analyst

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Duration: 6 months initially

Salary: £150/day

Job Description:

·  Familiar with a wide range of external data sources and third party systems to be covered as a part of the due diligence process.
·  Perform detailed data gathering and analyse the gathered data.
·  Responsible for ensuring KYC checks and completing Enhanced Due Diligence.
·  Conducting PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons) screening and adverse media checks.
·  Compliance with regulations and attainment of client specific processing requirements.

Desired profile

Required skillsets:

·  Relevant KYC experience, ideally with EDD experience.
·  Investment Banking experience is desirable.
·  Performance across Financial Crime investigations, in particular PEPs Investigations.
·  A good understanding of effective risk management.
·  Experience of working with high risk client groups.
·  Relevant Legal and Compliance Qualifications desirable.
·  Knowledge of the regulatory environment is highly desirable.
·  Strong analytical ability and attention to detail and strong research skills and experience with the Internet and on-line research systems.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions—underpinned by the world's largest delivery network—Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With approximately 373,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The closing date for this role is 31st August 2016. Accenture reserves the right to close this position early should a suitable applicant be found.