GLAS

Senior Due Diligence Analyst – French Speaker

GLAS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Responsible for onboarding entities in line with the applicable AML policy requirements
  • Preparation of KYC files & updating of customer database (CDD/EDD)
  • Periodic review & update of internal AML Policy & Team procedures documents for senior management approval
  • Direct client communication via email during the KYC onboarding in English & French
  • Participate & contribute to daily team calls in English & French
  • Conduct open-source research as well as review documents provided by new & existing clients to meet our policy requirements
  • Prepare clear & concise ownership and control details against each client record
  • Client screening & ongoing monitoring via WorldCheck
  • Quality control checks of your peers’ cases
  • Lead new joiner training sessions for EMEA colleagues
  • Actively contribute to cross-functional compliance projects.
  • Maintain constructive stakeholder & colleague relationships.
  • Proactively managing workload, with competing priorities and stakeholders
  • Maintain awareness of French & EU regulations and upcoming changes to these
  • Full understanding of the transactions being onboarded, and the service that GLAS is providing.
  • Act as gatekeeper to escalate these accordingly if not in line with company policy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ideal candidate to possess a minimum of 3-5 years of KYC/AML experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in French & English)
  • Self-starter
  • Entrepreneurial business focus
  • Demonstrable time-management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively manage priorities while balancing competing demands and tight deadlines
  • In-depth and comprehensive knowledge of KYC and AML, in particular onboarding entities from a wide range of jurisdictions and risk considerations
  • Up to date and comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements
  • A strong knowledge of different complex entity types (Private Companies; PLCs; Funds; F.I.’s, Trusts, Foundations, SOE’s)
  • A well rounded and experienced individual within KYC operations
  • Ability to identify red flags and issues and escalate these accordingly
  • Understanding of the Loan Agency, Debt Capital Markets and Restructuring/Bankruptcy industry (highly advantageous)
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationship both internally and externally
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being responsive to client demands
  • Outgoing personality and ability to deal directly with a variety of clients in a purposeful and constructive manner, in line with GLAS values, policies and procedures
  • Highly organised with a “can do” attitude
  • Proactive thinker and planner with a strong work ethic
Benefits
  • 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Long service award
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Private pension plan
  • Life insurance plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Season ticket loan scheme
  • Yearly eye examination
  • Gym membership discount
  • Career development and study support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
KYCAMLCDDEDDclient screeningquality controlopen-source researchregulatory requirementsentity typesrisk considerations
Soft Skills
communication skillstime-managementattention to detailrelationship buildingproactive thinkingorganizational skillsself-starterentrepreneurial focusability to manage prioritiesoutgoing personality
Certifications
Bachelor's degree