Senior Associate/AVP - CDD

We’re seeking a future team member to join our Client Onboarding function!

As one of the first recruits, you will play an integral part in growing this team.

Initially you’ll be responsible for conducting due diligence research and administrative duties for our new and existing clients whilst adhering to regulatory requirements. However, you will also be expected to have excellent knowledge of UK AML KYC / CDD / EDD requirements, strong risk acumen and the ability to solve problems and work independently.

While this is an IC role, if you have a knack for problem-solving, a passion for coaching, and the ability to plan like a pro, we want to hear from you! Share your best practices and AML expertise with us, and let’s build something amazing together.

Ready to make an impact? Drop us your resume today!

Job Responsibilities

• Support the UK Client Onboarding (Ongoing monitoring team) on ad hoc tasks.
• Independently review new and existing lending and business banking clients' reports and identify / escalate and in some instances action event driven reviews arising from the report (e.g. change of directors, change of ownership, new equity, change of name, etc.)
• Perform identification checks (i.e. Experian, GBG, MiTek) analyse and validate the results.
• Conduct screening of Peps, Sanctions & Adverse Media and escalate if there are true hits & provide constructive feedback on all screening when reviewing.
• Processing of emails (instructions/queries).
• Responsible for preparing the CRS/FATCA annual reports.
• Be a subject matter expert and maintain knowledge, and expertise.
• Identify areas for improving processes to deliver improved efficiency.
• Carry out BAU/ad hoc administrative tasks.

Required skills

• Technical Skills:
• Experience working in the financial service sector (ideally in commercial lending or banking) for a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• Excellent understanding and experience of AML/KYC, CDD/EDD.
• Should be able to calculate the percentage of ownership and determine the beneficial owner(s) calculation.
• Ability to independently investigate/analyse information and draw/present conclusions.
• A strong understanding of financial crime prevention systems.
• Extensive technical knowledge of financial crime prevention.
• Ability to understand financial statements.




• Soft Skills:
• Fluency in both written and oral English
• Ability to draft clear and concise reports and summarise key concepts, and
• Establish rapport, build and maintain relationships externally and internally to deliver Customer Delight.
• Passion for going the extra mile and 10xing the experience for customers and stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication, goal setting and prioritisation while ensuring we are working at speed and maintaining Momentum. 
• Provide constructive feedback on CDD tasks to the UK client onboarding team by adopting the Right Ambition. 
• Be prepared to actively engage with colleagues as a leader of the India CDD team, this includes using your expertise to Zero Base processes and solve problems.
• Ability to organise and prioritize your deliverables / workflows as a sole contributor but also work to ensure that the India CDD Team is coordinating with the wider CDD team is organised and on task in a One Team effort.
• Resilience and the ability to work under pressure and to pressing deadlines/SLAs.
• Quick learner and ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail. 




• Nice to haves:
• Advanced excel knowledge and experience working with large sets of data.
• Working knowledge of AEOI & FSCS requirements.
• Experience working with private equity / real estate investment vehicles.
• ICA & ACAMS Qualifications.
• Experience using CIFAS.

About Us

We’re OakNorth Bank and we embolden entrepreneurs to realise their ambitions, understand their markets, and apply data intelligence to everyday decisions to scale successfully at pace.

Banking should be barrier-free. It’s a belief at our very core, inspired by our entrepreneurial spirit, driven by the unmet financial needs of millions, and delivered by our data-driven tools. 

And for those who love helping businesses thrive? Our savings accounts help diversify the high street and create new jobs, all while earning savers some of the highest interest on the market.

But we go beyond finance, to empower our people, encourage professional growth and create an environment where everyone can thrive. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves and succeed. 

Our story 

OakNorth Bank was built on the foundations of frustrations with old-school banking. In 2005, when our founders tried to get capital for their data analytics company, the computer said ‘no’. Unfortunately, all major banks in the UK were using the same computer – and it was broken.

Why was it so difficult for a profitable business with impressive cashflow, retained clients, and clear commercial success to get a loan?

The industry was backward-looking and too focused on historic financials, rather than future potential. 

So, what if there was a bank, founded by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs? One that offered a dramatically better borrowing experience for businesses? 

No more what ifs, OakNorth Bank exists.

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