Compliance Assistant; office

THE COMPANY

We excited to be working with an International Wholesale Bank located in the City of London, who are looking for a Compliance Assistant to join the team.

• In conjunction with the CCO, implement the annual AML risk assessment, compliance monitoring plan and perform the relevant quality assurance checks to ensure adherence of the branch to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct due diligence and EDD reviews on high‑risk relationships. Support the CCO regarding suspicious activity reports (SARs) in investigation and reporting.
• Managing 4 eye checks on onboarding cases performed by Business Development team.
• Provide progress reports and recommendations to senior management on the suitability to continue to do business with customers, in conjunction with the Business Development team.
• Help compile reports for the management team and internal risk committees.
• Support the CCO and Compliance Manager in administering Compliance registers and other activities relevant to operation of the branch.
• Undertake and document periodic Compliance monitoring as well as ensure effective ongoing maintenance of relevant Compliance team registers.
• Organize employee Compliance training on compliance matters.
• In support of the CCO, oversee and monitor effective implementation of measures to mitigate sanction risk.
• Maintaining and updating sanctions list, advising staff of changes.
• Act as liaison contact for the Compliance team with Head Office, providing management reporting and dealing with ad‑hoc requests, at all times keeping the CCO and Compliance Manager informed and seeking approval, as required.

• Must be able to work 4 days in the city office
• AML /KYC or compliance experience from a banking background
• Strong problem solving and multi‑tasking skills
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Able to build effective relationships across the business.
• Spoken and written Mandarin is desirable not essential

For further information please contact Hannah Tabatabai