Quality Assurance Analyst (Financial Services)

5 Years experience working in a client onboarding function specifically authorising the account openings Extensive knowledge of UK customer and enhanced due diligence, sanctions, PEP, and Adverse media screening Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations, 5th MLD, UK MLR 2017, JMSLG and Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Understanding the implications of the impact of financial sanctions on financial institutions and their conduct and the consequences of breaching them (OFAC, HM Treasury, EU and UN sanctions) Good knowledge of Data Protection requirements Good communication skills both written and Oral with ability to communicate at Senior management level Solid understanding of the requirements of the UK Proceeds of Crime Act, Terrorism Act and UK Bribery Act. Experience managing large scale projects The Role:  Authorising account openings in line with procedures and SLA's with a particular focus on KYC/AML elements. Supporting the Onboarding Manager to ensure the team receives ongoing training Working closely with Compliance to ensure: o any regulatory updates are communicated and implemented o Issues arising from Compliance monitoring are reviewed and addressed Ongoing review of control functions within the department  Acting as the point of escalation with Compliance related queries Managing Client Services projects and initiatives including US tax forms communication, KYC updates and large static data changes  Such other tasks and projects as may reasonably be required