EU and UK Financial Crime Analyst

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

We are looking for an EU and UK Financial Crime Analyst to join our EMEA Compliance team in the London office. 

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CTF reviews of SDD, CDD and EDD counterparties. 
• Perform daily ongoing monitoring on counterparty data using third-party adverse media platform, and where necessary perform trigger reviews.
• Monitor daily sanctions alerts of counterparties and restricted products.
• Escalate diligently high-risk factors in relation to financial crime (AML, ABC, tax evasion, sanctions) surrounding counterparties in a timely manner to the MLRO.
• Assist the MLRO in the overall development of AML program, especially related to end-to-end process tasks, financial crime training and management information.
• Must be willing to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure Compliance and Business goals are met and when necessary, work autonomously to complete assigned tasks and objectives. 

Required Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years or more experience of working in a UK or EU Financial Services environment in Financial Crime or Onboarding.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Must have excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders internally and externally.
• Must have the ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong organisational and presentation skills and a professional demeanor.

Bonus Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of EU / UK Sanctions regime is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience of prop-trading firms is a plus.
• Knowledge of cryptoassets AML and/or blockchain monitoring tools.
• Advantageous if the candidate has AML ICA, ACAMS, or similar certification or accreditation.

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