Customer Due Diligence Specialist

CDD Specialist

Abacus Careers are pleased to be recruiting for a Customer Due Diligence Specialist on behalf of a global alternative investment firm. This role will initially be offered on a 4 month contract with the view to go permanent. It is preferable the successful candidate will be close to either the Belfast or London office but can be offered fully remote as long as based within UK.

You will be joining a company with low staff turnover, emphasis on personal development, and strong plans to continue being a leader in their industry. Unlike a lot of global firms, you won’t just be another number, you will be joining a company where your input is valued.

This is a senior role within the team so my client is looking for leading AML/ KYC/ CDD individuals who have experience of checking complex files, you will also have experience of communication with shareholders.

Key Duties

• Undertaking end to end client and counterparty refresh including undertaking all aspects of the CDD process.
• Adhering to applicable internal and regulatory requirements relating to CDD.
• Following the CDD onboarding and refresh process accurately and efficiently.
• Conducting due diligence at all levels, including enhanced due diligence.
• Identifying ultimate beneficial owners, controllers and PEPs.
• Undertaking adverse media screening.
• Undertaking sanctions screening.
• Escalating concerns and discrepancies in CDD documentation to the appropriate staff.
• Tracking outstanding CDD requests and progressing these on own initiative.
• Observing CDD processing targets in terms of file quality and speed of review.
• Alerting suspicions to the MLRO.
• Ensuring CDD files maintained accurately using internally agreed upon protocols.
• Responsible for checking accounts against compliance guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with managers, traders, salespeople, finance, and other designated contacts within the organisation to support the CDD refresh process.

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant university degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics or related discipline, or recognised professional or equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in CDD required, preferably involving a wide range of counterparty types and risk levels.
• Sound knowledge of UK CDD regulations and requirements, including the JMLSG Guidance notes.
• Individual must be dependable, responsible, motivated and demonstrate the ability to be successful with minimal supervision. Must be highly organised and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to succeed during challenging circumstances, including strict deadlines and technical issues and maintain composure under pressure.
• Candidate must possess strong customer relationship skills.
• Must possess problem solving ability, strong computer and communication skills.

Next Steps:

Please contact Nicky Strutt at Abacus Careers for a further chat 

Next Steps:
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