• Job Description

  Req#: REQ340718

  Title

  Analyst - AML & Sanctions Screening

  Business unit

  EMEA Legal & Compliance

  Reporting to

  EMEA Legal & Compliance (Jan Ockenfels – Head of Compliance, Germany)

  Background

  EMEA Legal & Compliance (ELC) coordinates day-to-day implementation of the EMEA business’ Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’) Know Your Client (‘KYC’). ELC is part of the wider Global Legal & Compliance team which includes several legal compliance disciplines and has responsibility for governance and oversight of the Firm’s KYC, AML and Sanctions a Compliance programs.

  The AML KYC Analyst is a newly created role under the ELC team. ELC are creating a new team within one of JLL’s Business Services (JBS) shared service centers in order to centralize, manage and resolve AML KYC checks. The team will focus on checks on clients and ‘counterparties’. It is anticipated that requirements will expand to provide broader KYC, AML mitigation and other Legal & Compliance requirements, especially into other EMEA countries.

  Duties & responsibilities

  The AML KYC Analyst is a newly created role under JLL’s Global Legal Compliance (GLC) team. The AML KYC Analyst will be located in a JLL Business Services (JBS) shared service center, and will report to the Compliance / Sanctions Screening Manager within JBS.

  The AML KYC Analyst will be responsible for undertaking AML KYC checks on JLL clients and counterparties in accordance with JLL policies and procedures. This includes:

  • Obtaining core personal / corporate data for the client (together with its owners and managers);
  • Screening and reviewing matches against Sanctions, Politically Exposed Person and other negative media records;
  • Escalating true matches within the JBS and EMEA AML Team in accordance with the escalation procedure for decision;
  • Obtaining and reviewing documentation provided in support of AML KYC checks;
  • Offering compliant workarounds / alternatives where confronted by obstacles to complete AML KYC;
  • Liaising with the Global Sanctions Team as regards clearing of matches in the screening system;
  • Following procedures consistently and maintaining audit trails for all AML KYC actions taken;
  • Monitoring of AML KYC standards as directed (particularly those of the JMLSG and HMRC).

  The AML KYC Analyst must have a good knowledge and understanding of AML Regulations, KYC best practices and sanctions screening. The Analyst will be required to complete checks on clients / counterparties across the globe (particularly in large financial markets and offshore centers).

  Clients and counterparties will include: (i) listed companies (and their subsidiaries), (ii) regulated companies (and their subsidiaries), (iii) private individuals and families, (iv) trusts, foundations and unincorporated associated, (v) governments and public authorities, (vi) private and unlisted companies (including special purpose vehicles).

  An ability to navigate JLL’s Customer Relationship Management (e.g. Salesforce, MS Dynamics) and AML KYC systems (e.g. World Check, Bureau Van Dyke), extract data from the system and forward to others for escalation and resolution procedures is important. This includes proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe PDF.

  The Analyst must also be able to identify false matches efficiently and conduct initial investigation into potential true matches of PEPs / Sanctions / Negative, and must have good communication and organizational skills to work with the EMEA AML Team and continuously follow up through to conclusion any open AML KYC checks.

  Prior experience with a large multinational financial institution in respect of sanctions screening and AML/KYC Checks is crucial. Familiarity with the US OFAC and other international sanctions laws is desirable.

  Employee specification

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Client checks or compliance related field, and with a large multinational financial institution or similar.
  • 2-year Associate’s Degree or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of OFAC and other international sanctions laws and Money Laundering Regulations.
  • Good technical skills – proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Adobe PDF and online research tools.
  • Team player and self-starter with ability to work proactively and co-operatively with others.
  • Excellent communications and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent English language skills essential – further language(s) beneficial
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills, to handle and keep track of high volume of records and cases.

  Location:

  On-site –Gurugram, HR

  Job Tags:

  JBS

  If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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