Remediation Analyst

About Hampden & Co

As a forward-thinking, socially responsible private bank, Hampden & Co provides bespoke banking to high-net-worth and affluent clients, their families and associated businesses.

We recruit people to join our team who are motivated to work together to help our clients achieve their aspirations and who take ownership to deliver the exceptional experience our clients expect.

About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Remediation Analyst to join our 1st Line of Defence Financial Crime team in Edinburgh on a fixed term basis.

The role is Responsible for the Bank’s compliance with FCA regulations, supporting and maintaining effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) periodic reviews and remediation programs within the organisation.

The Remediation Analyst monitors financial transactions, conducts investigations, and collaborates with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role advises colleagues on AML / combating the financing of terrorism-related matters, and conducts enhanced due diligence on high-risk client relationships to identify potential legal, financial crime or reputational risk.

This role is suited to you if you are motivated to work as part of a team, to take ownership of their responsibilities and to deliver at pace.

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

• Financial services experience, and knowledge of the financial crime compliance environment within the banking industry.
• A technical understanding of applicable AML and Sanctions regulations.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and compliance requirements inc. the Money Laundering Regulations and the EU Money Laundering Directives.
• Strong knowledge of money laundering typologies across a range of products and services in financial services.
• Experience dealing with sanctions, complex business models, PEPs, red flags and suspicious activity investigation.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work accurately and independently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate matters clearly and assertively, whilst in a collaborative manner.
• Strong influencing skills.
• The motivation to continuously improve self, within the team and across the business.

Main responsibilities / key duties:

• Perform AML risk assessments and provide recommendations for improvement, utilise AML software and tools to conduct real-time and periodic transaction monitoring.
• Provide advice and guidance on AML issues.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance AML processes and controls.
• Monitor and report on the firm’s compliance with AML standards.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes within the financial crime sector.
• Analyse financial transactions to identify suspicious activities and patterns.
• Conduct thorough investigations on flagged transactions and client accounts inc. preparing suspicious activity reports (SARs) to regulatory authorities when necessary.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) process ensuring accurate record-keeping of client information and documentation.
• Work closely across the Bank to build and maintain effective relations in line with the Bank’s culture and values. Assist in creating and maintaining a strong financial crime risk aware culture at all levels.

How do I apply?

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and a covering letter (including current salary package), demonstrating your suitability for the role.

No agencies please.

On occasion, we receive significantly more applicants than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly, to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.