Senior Financial Crime Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst

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We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Financial Crime Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst to join our team within Centrica Energy.

You will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime risks. Leading complex due diligence investigations, applying expert judgment to assess third-party relationships, transactions, and ownership structures across global jurisdictions will be key. This role requires a strong understanding of financial crime legislation, commercial awareness, and the ability to balance regulatory compliance with business enablement.

Location: We work flexibly in line with our Flexible First working arrangements believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. The successful candidate will, however, need to be comfortable working from our London office at least three days per week.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and deliver enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk counterparties and strategic transactions.
• Analyse complex ownership structures and assess financial crime risks, including sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media.
• Produce clear, high-quality EDD reports with risk assessments and recommendations.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and front-office teams to ensure timely onboarding.
• Escalate material risks and contribute to governance and oversight processes.
• Support development of due diligence frameworks and contribute to MI reporting.
• Mentor junior analysts and stay informed on regulatory and geopolitical developments.

Here’s who we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in EDD, AML, or financial crime compliance within regulated sectors. Energy commodities KYC experience is required.
• Understanding of energy and commodity markets and geopolitical risk.
• Strong knowledge of global financial crime laws and regulatory frameworks. Asia Pacific/Africa jurisdiction KYC experience is highly desirable.
• LNG specific KYC experience is highly desirable.
• Skilled in analysing complex corporate structures and jurisdictional risks.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement across business functions.
• Commercially aware with sound regulatory judgement.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in due diligence tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis).
• Experience with OSINT techniques and platforms.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) preferred.

Why should you apply?   
  
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https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica

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