Junior AML/KYC Analyst (Hiring Immediately)

The Junior AML/KYC Analyst supports the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of customers by collecting, verifying and assessing customer information in line with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) requirements.

About Ballinger Group:

At Ballinger Group we specialise in providing Foreign Exchange Risk Management and Trading Services to Financial Institutions and corporate clients worldwide. Our expertise and insights enable us to navigate the global currency markets with confidence. As a well-capitalized firm with significant purchasing power, we offer flexible and straightforward FX solutions, giving our clients a crucial competitive advantage. Our commitment to delivering a superlative level of service is backed by the professional expertise of our team, state-of-the-art technology, and a lean and competitive approach.

Why Join Us?

At Ballinger, we pride ourselves on maintaining a best-in-class experience for our customers. We value positive and respectful interactions with stakeholders and colleagues, while upholding trust, integrity, and regulatory compliance at every step. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally, leading the way as we achieve new levels of success together. We believe in staying up to date with industry best practices and encourage knowledge-sharing to foster a culture of continuous improvement, we also invest in our staff members and sponsor additional education. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the onboarding of new clients.
• Collect and verify customer information and documentation.
• Conduct Sanctions and PEP screening using third party tools.
• Support periodic reviews of existing clients.
• Assist with the review of client transaction monitoring alerts.
• Conduct live payment screening.
• Identify potential red flags and escalate appropriately.
• Support with the additional authorised signatory requests.
• Ad-hoc compliance requests received from key stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements by flagging recurring issues and suggesting practical control enhancements.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to analysis.
• Clear written communication, including ability to summarize investigations and decisions.
• Ability to manage queues, work to deadlines whilst maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Confidence in using multiple systems/tools and learning new workflows quickly.
• Good understanding (or strong willingness to learn) AML/KYC concepts.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package, which includes comprehensive benefits such as:

• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Life and critical illness cover
• Performance-related bonuses and incentives
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your contributions

If you are passionate about AML/Financial Crime Compliance and making a positive impact in the financial services industry, we invite you to join us at Ballinger Group as our Junior AML/KYC Analyst. Together, we will continue to drive growth and success while delivering outstanding results for our clients worldwide.