Business Compliance Control Analyst (12-month FTC)

Business Compliance Control Analyst (12-month FTC)

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Business Compliance Control Analyst (12-month FTC)

• Please note that this is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

In this role, you will provide support to the unit’s head in bridging the gap in quality and providing solution-driven interaction between Business Development and the Compliance Function, by achieving Quality Control Checks (Q.C.C) for consistency and coherence, in all matters relating to Business Compliance and Business Support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the head in maintaining accurate information on the QC M.I report checklist. creating and maintaining required Compliance MI or other information requested
• Completing the NTB/KYC checklist, KYB Checklist and the Post-approval QC checklist of the low and medium risk reviews. This is an end-to-end task that requires all columns on these checklists to be completed adequately at all times
• Assist with the timely update of the BRC FAQ log with points that will be considered at the next CDD procedure anniversary.
• Conducting Quality Checks (QC) on all new account opening applications received from the Relationship Managers (RMs) ensuring that full due diligence is completed and escalate any issues to the unit head.
• Providing support to the unit head in conducting QC on periodic Clients’ Due Diligence (KYB) Reviews undertaken by RMs / Business Compliance Support on all high-risk relationships to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Policy and CDD standards.
• Providing support to the unit head in conducting QC on periodic Clients’ Due Diligence (KYB) Reviews undertaken by RMs / Business Risk Review on all Treasury & Market, Low and medium risk relationships to ensure compliance with the Bank’s Policy and CDD standards.
• Conducting 100% QC of KYB reviews of lower risk clients performed by RMs in conjunction with the Business Risk Review Team.
• Carrying out QC of uploaded documents on MFiles by Business Risk Review Team and the CSG to ensure all customer documentation is correctly uploaded to the bank’s repository.
• Assisting in the Quality Checks (QC) of Senior Management Approval Forms (SMAFs) and Client Risk Rating Assessment (CRRA) Forms submitted by the Relationship Managers through Business Risk Review on Eastnets system before submission to FCPC.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Experienced in Banking with experience in AML/CFT & Compliance Risk Management. Substantial experience in KYC, periodic reviews and quality assurance is a prerequisite.
• Awareness and ability to quickly understand internal systems, processes, procedures, and relevant external influences (competitors, laws and regulations, market conditions, etc.)
• Working knowledge of standard business processes, products offered and the dynamics within the business.
• Working knowledge of FCA regulations, in particular conduct rules, AML and financial crime requirements, as well as any other related business compliance rules and regulation.
• Experience with delivery of best practice quality assurance checks to ensure business meets the required compliance standards.

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period)
• Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
• Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest Free season ticket loan for travel
• Birthday Leave
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)

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First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.