Branch Operations
7 days ago
Harrow
Senior Associate - Account Review Team\n\n📍 West London\n 💰 £28,000 per annum\n 📅 9-Month Fixed Term Contract\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Associate to join the Account Review Team within Branch Operations. This role focuses on conducting ongoing due diligence and reviewing client accounts across varying risk levels, ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the bank's compliance framework, with responsibility for analysing accounts, monitoring transactions, and identifying potential risks including AML, sanctions, and fraud-related concerns.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nReview retail and corporate accounts, undertaking enhanced due diligence where required\nConduct transaction reviews to identify potential financial crime risks including AML, sanctions, and fraud\nMonitor accounts for suspicious or unusual activity and take appropriate action\nCarry out ongoing due diligence on High Risk and Medium Risk accounts\nInvestigate issues and liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve queries\nSupport additional projects and tasks as assigned by the department\n\nKey Requirements\n\nPrevious experience in KYC, AML, sanctions, fraud, or account reviews within a banking environment (minimum 2 years)\nStrong understanding of UK banking regulations and the financial services sector\nExperience with transaction monitoring and screening systems\nAbility to identify and assess suspicious transactions using a risk-based approach\nKnowledge of retail and commercial banking products\nProficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel\n\nSkills & Competencies\n\nExcellent attention to detail\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nEffective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage across all levels\nAbility to produce clear and detailed compliance reports\nTeam player with flexibility to support colleagues when required\nWillingness to learn and develop new skills\n\nKey Stakeholders\n\nRetail and Wholesale Branches\nAccount Opening and Payments Teams\nInternal departments including Operations, Compliance, and Accounts\nExternal vendors and third parties (e.g., screening providers, auditors, regulators)\n\nReporting Line\n\nReporting to: Assistant Manager - Branch Operations