Financial Crime (CDD) Risk Analyst - Permanent - Newcastle (Hybrid working)

The opportunity

The Central CDD team supports EY Partners and staff in the execution of and compliance with Global, Regional and local risk management policies and procedures, including financial crime, data protection and the development, maintenance, communication and training of key RM policies, providing advice on complex risk matters and monitoring the application of these policies. 

There is an opening in the team for a new CDD Analyst. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the firm’s compliance with applicable legislation by performing first line compliance processes and providing support to staff in the Service Lines in connection with CDD checks.

Please note: this opportunity is hybrid, requiring some time in the Newcastle office. Successful candidates will be required to have a manageable commute into work.

Your key responsibilities

You will, as a CDD Analyst, be a key part of a Central CDD team of 30+ members, performing client due diligence on potential and actual clients of EY covering money laundering, terrorism and sanctions compliance. The work involves all first line financial crime client acceptance and continuance procedures for the UK and Ireland business. Responsibilities include:

Perform risk-based client due diligence on actual and potential clients of the Firm in accordance with EY policies and procedures

Navigate public databases and internal systems to identify & verify due diligence information

Conduct adverse screening checks on clients and undertake follow-up research as required

Manage personal workloads to ensure queues of work are dealt with in a timely manner

Encourage client facing staff to engage with the Central CDD Team

Other tasks, as directed by the Team manager and Central CDD Team Senior Manager

Skills and attributes for success

You will have: good communication skills capable of dealing with wide range of stakeholders, including Partners

The ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels

Be a strong team player and proven ability to work with others

The ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

Be enthusiastic, positive and resilient

Have the ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a demanding environment

Be able to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail

To qualify for the role, you must have

A basic understanding of Client Due Diligence/Anti Money Laundering/Financial Crime

An awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions

Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment would be an advantage

Education to degree standard will be an advantage

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around

Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals (which Central CDD is not) can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services and consulting we use finance products, expertise and systems developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2024 a reality.