KYC Administrator / Financial Security Analyst

Your new company An award-winning financial services company based in the Treforest area. Your new role Working as a KYC Administrator / Financial Security Analyst, you will handle system-generated alerts to provide assurance on the operations monitored in accordance with procedures in force. In addition, the analyst will perform Know Your Customer (KYC) duties, including the verification and validation of customer identity, assessment of Customer risk profiles, and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Role deliverables · Analyse system-generated Suspicious Activity Monitoring alerts in order to validate or decline transactions · Analyse PEP (Politically Exposed Person)/Sanctions matches in order to close false positive alerts or escalate for MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) review. · Perform Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, including the collection, verification, and assessment of customer identification documents and information, to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. · Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) where applicable, based on customer risk profiles · Document opinion based on delegation rules and principles in force · Escalate problem transactions/alerts according to defined procedures · Manage workload in respect of reporting requirements for Financial Security domain activities · Understand and promote the company's policy on Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) · Maintain ongoing adherence to all relevant compliance regulations that may govern the business and complete What you'll need to succeed You'll be a confident administrator with experience of working in financial services, ideally in a compliance-related capacity. Previous experience required: · Experience of working in a compliance related role, desirable · Experience of working in Financial Services, preferred · Experience of working with regulatory bodies such as FCA, ACPR, EBA, preferred What you'll get in return This is a temporary role to start ASAP. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm. Office-based during the initial training, but once training has been completed, then there is the option for hybrid working: 2 days in the office, 3 days at home. The hourly rate for the position is £13.08 per hour. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)