CDD Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Review CDD documentation for new accounts, periodic reviews, and trigger events ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Undertake thorough risk assessments for all client relationships to assist in managing and mitigation any financial crime risks appropriately
• Undertake electronic verification on individuals and entities to identify possible PEPs, and any other risk indicators as required
• Assist with reviewing of all payments activities including making requests for additional CDD documentation and rejecting or approving as necessary
• Ensure standard procedures are followed and checklists are fully completed at all times with appropriate notes made where discussions have taken place, or we have deviated from standard procedures
• Assist with remediation projects as required
• Conduct screening activities to ensure compliance with local and international sanctions and regulatory requirements. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 2 years’ experience of working within CDD or similar
• A solid understanding of CDD/Compliance. 

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to quickly learn and gain a good working knowledge of systems.

• Good working knowledge of the GFSC, JFSC, and IOMFSA regulatory handbooks
• Keep abreast of any CDD regulatory changes and apply any changes to work
• Ability to understand and apply regulations across various jurisdictions. 

• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative when required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with internal and external customers
• Ability to assess risks and make a risk-based decision on a commercial basis 
• An eagerness to learn and develop. 

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including contributory pension scheme
• Medical care for yourself, partner, and dependant children
• Parking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Active sports and social
• Modern, out of town office with sit-stand desks.

About
Canaccord Wealth is one of the top 10 wealth managers in the UK, with offices nationwide, as well as international investment teams and operations in the Crown Dependencies.We have successfully grown our business and reputation over the years, and now provide large numbers of high net worth clients with expert investment management to help them reach their objectives. Our investment management specialists have a wealth of experience across different areas of investment management, including portfolio management, stockbroking and investment funds.Here at Canaccord Wealth, we pride ourselves on our special culture and being able to offer rewarding, challenging and interesting roles.No matter whether you are looking for a client-facing Investment Director role or want to support our business through Operations, IT, Finance or Marketing, everyone at Canaccord Wealth plays an important role in our success.There is plenty of opportunity to help execute our strategy, inspire us with your passion and build a rewarding career. We encourage new ideas, energy, hard work and professionalism and show our appreciation by being committed to your ongoing development, happiness and well-being at work.As leading experts in our field, we have exacting standards and are always looking for ambitious and hard-working colleagues to join our dedicated teams and help us deliver the best we can for our clients as well as build a successful business.