Job Title

Global AML Analyst

Job Description Summary

This is a full-time role within our Legal & Compliance team, based in our Portfolio Service Centre, Budapest, to enable Cushman and Wakefield to meet it's Client Due Diligence (CDD), Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML) obligations.

The purpose of this job is to undertake CDD/Risk Assessment checks on all new clients for the global business, furthermore report to the global Compliance Counsel, providing global Anti-Money Laundering support to Cushman & Wakefield’s global business with new Client acceptance and existing Client reviews.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Undertake Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Customer Due Diligence (CDD) reviews and investigative analysis on all new and existing client instructions in accordance with local legal regulations and internal policies
• Investigative analysis to cover a broad range of higher-risk indicators including PEP involvement, high risk jurisdictions, complex and opaque ownership, source of wealth, sanctions information, intelligence and other reporting systems
• Process new client file opening requests and re-verification of existing clients
• Process queries received into the team workflow inbox and other tasks to ensure internal SLAs are achieved including hand-offs to other departments
• Liaise with administration/business operations, fee earners, relevant business stakeholders, and the Ethics and Compliance regional teams on potential AML issues, escalations and technical and general queries
• Provide feedback on outcomes and follow up on requests for further information or remedial action, including enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring
• Responsible for storing and archiving results, paperwork packs and documentation in accordance with procedures
• Contribute to data quality reporting as required
• Assist with compiling Management Information ('MI') Statistics for stakeholders
• Undertake project work in relation to BAU workflows, risk monitoring systems and controls
• Provide administrative support for the Legal & Compliance systems

Qualifications:

• The minimum educational requirement is an A-level standard and 5 GCSEs with grades A-C (including a grade C or above in English) or equivalent.
• Preferably ICA Certificate in Anti Money Laundering or equivalent (ACAMS/CISI) – although this is not essential

Knowledge & Experience:

• One-year recent experience involved in the Anti-money Laundering and Sanctions Process
• Experience within similar Business Administration, Legal, or Compliance role dealing with B2B checks is required, preferably within a professional services environment
• Demonstrable experience of CDD/KYC/AML process
• Knowledge of Money Laundering regulations, POCA, UN, EU, UK, US sanctions protocols
• Experience of using online company information resources (Dun & Bradstreet, Companies House, Equifax, Credit Safe, Experian, Sigma 360, Worldcheck)
• Attention to detail with an understanding of data quality controls
• Excellent data administrative and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft software packages including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of MS SharePoint/Teams would be advantageous

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Organised, with strong data administration skills
• The ability to collaborate in a team or group setting and responds professionally with business stakeholder
• Strong IT skills with a good knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications, collaboration tools (MS Teams/Skype), Email, Databases, and online Web resources
• Confident and professional telephone manner with good communication skills  
• Good command of written/verbal English
• Calm, professional outlook with the experience of working under pressure and within a busy environment

What we can offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefit package

• 4 days Home Office option

• Great learning and development opportunities

• Benefit package includes cafeteria, mental and physical health care package, community bike ticket, and loyalty-based elements

• Modern, award-winning office with a view of the Danube

• Central location, excellent public transport

• Youthful and supportive work environment

• Additional holidays to compensate for Hungarian public holidays falling on a weekend

• A steadily growing, 100+ year-old international company

 

 

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

 

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