Senior Financial Crime Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst

Description

• Mentor junior analysts and stay informed on regulatory and geopolitical developments.
• Support development of due diligence frameworks and contribute to MI reporting.
• 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.
• Escalate material risks and contribute to governance and oversight processes.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and front-office teams to ensure timely onboarding.
• Produce clear, high-quality EDD reports with risk assessments and recommendations.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance