The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role: Senior AML Analyst
Role Location: London (UK)

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Summary:
As a Senior AML Analyst you will be responsible for oversight and review of AML/KYC activities in line with MLR 2017, JMLSG guidance and FCA expectations. Acts as escalation point for complex cases and supports MLRO. Ensuring regulatory compliance with UK AML regulation.

Key responsibilities:​
- Client aspects of the role:

• Review and prepare all documentation inclusive of CDD, EDD, AML, PEPs, Sanctions and Adverse Media for further review and approval.

• Review and assess complex AML cases and issues e.g. complex entities, structures and higher risk entities, individuals and jurisdictions.

• Assist with client queries relating to AML and FC.

• Conduct onboarding AML/KYC checks for Apex Unitas and on behalf of clients, in line with appropriate rules and regulations.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Implement the firm’s risk assessments for AML and financial crime controls.

• Manage and perform periodic reviews of PEP, medium, and high-risk investors to ensure compliance with AML requirements and maintain up-to-date due diligence records.

• Communicate AML requirements clearly to clients and external intermediaries and challenge stakeholders where AML standards are not met.
  

- Compliance aspects of the role:

• Define and maintain internal policies, procedures and manuals relating to financial crime, including Mainspring’s AML Policy & Framework and Compliance Manual

• Conduct internal periodic reviews and investigations of financial crime compliance issues, to ensure procedures are being followed

• Support monitoring of various business areas to ensure company compliance with stated policies and procedures and taking action on any remedial recommendations relating to financial crime

• Conduct onboarding and ongoing monitoring reviews as part of periodic client file reviews

• Provide financial crime compliance guidance to the wider business, as appropriate

• Act as key contact for internal teams (Operations, Payment, Sales etc)

- CDD / KYC Review & Risk Assessment Aspects

• Review and approve complex CDD/KYC files including high-risk clients, PEPs and sanctions cases

• Apply risk-based approach in line with MLR 2017

• Ensure Enhanced Due Diligence where required

- Escalations & SAR Support Aspects

• Identify and escalate suspicious activity to MLRO

• Support internal investigations and documentation

- Quality Assurance & Oversight aspects

• Conduct QA reviews of AML files

• Identify control weaknesses and remediation actions

- Process Improvement & Systems aspects

• Identify inefficiencies and propose process enhancements (e.g., onboarding workflows, screening tools)

• Support implementation of AML technology (e.g., adverse media tools, digital onboarding platforms)

- Monitoring & Periodic Reviews aspects

• Oversee periodic reviews and backlog management

- Policy & Advisory aspects

• Support AML policy and framework development

• Provide guidance to business stakeholders

- MI & Reporting aspects

• Support production of MI including risk metrics and QA results

• Training & Mentorship

• Keep up to date with changes to financial crime rules, regulations and guidance, applicable to the business

• Provide coaching to junior staff and support training delivery and a strong compliance culture and awareness of financial crime risk

Skills required/needed:

• Similar experience of 2 years +

• Education in Business, Finance or a related field.

• CDD / KYC Review experience.

• Possess team spirit and enthusiasm with the capacity to build strong client relationships

• Client facing experience

• Good Project management skills.

• Fluent in English, any additional languages is a plus.

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of the funds industry, experience of different fund structures, domiciles and regulatory requirements is an advantage.

What you will get in return:

• Discretionary driven bonus based on company objectives

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays

• Private Medical Cover (Employee only)

• Income protection

• Life Assurance

• Pension plan included

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.