Enhanced Due Diligence Analyst

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron’s has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited. IBUK is looking for an EDD analyst to conduct enhanced due diligence reviews on existing higher-risk client accounts and who want to gain exposure to a business offering a wide range of products to a broad range of client types worldwide.

Main Responsibilities:

• Operate as part of a team of AML professionals conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”) reviews on existing IBKR customers on a time cycle that is reflective of the client’s risk rating;
• Through training and AML knowledge, ensure critical evaluation is conducted of information identified through public searches for negative news, source of funds/wealth, evidencing beneficial ownership, checks against customers and associated entities/persons in the Offshore Leaks Database; review of any past or pending regulatory enquiries related to client accounts; and review of cashiering activity, including deposits, withdrawals and wire transfers to identify suspicious activity is placed on file;
• Evaluate, resolve or make recommendations on negative news and/or red flags or potential PEP matches escalated by the New Account Team(s);
• Support the Head of EDD by responding to questions, issues and escalations on all aspects of the KYC/EDD programme. This will require working closely and in a coordinated fashion with the AML and Trade Surveillance and Special Investigations Team(s);
• Work to achieve key performance indicators to ensure the EDD programme delivers on key reporting requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the firm’s KYC and EDD procedures to ensure a consistent approach to meeting local regulatory expectations and requirements as well as IBKR’s AML policies and procedures is implemented;
• In conjunction with Team Leaders, liaise with the 1LOD on new initiatives, products and services as well as other matters as they relate to the risk assessment process, ensuring staff understand their accountability for compliance with all AML policies and procedures;
• Assist the Head of EDD by collating information/documentation for any visits by external auditors, regulatory and government bodies as part of their assessment of IBKR’s KYC/EDD programme when required;
• Ensure AML policies and procedures relating to the 1LOD and that are linked to the Risk Assessment and Monitoring & Testing Teams activities remain up to date, and new versions have been produced, approved and distributed for implementation to relevant parties;
• Develop ongoing communication with individuals who perform this role in other jurisdictions to leverage ‘best practices’ and inform on regulatory changes occurring in the EU and UK;

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least 2+ years’ experience in AML compliance, preferably at a large broker or other financial institution with a European client base or an EU / UK regulator;
• A Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, or accounting preferred, or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or similar ICA Diploma;
• Good knowledge of EU and UK regulations and European Directives in connection with KYC/EDD/CIP requirements;
• Good analytical skills, intermediate experience with MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel, together with a strong attention to detail;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a small team as well as independently
• Additional intermediate, advanced, proficient or native comprehension language skills, while not required for the role, are an advantage.

Location and Hours:

20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BY

9 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday

Benefits

• Career support and development
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based discretionary cash bonus scheme
• Discretionary stock grant
• Group Life Assurance cover
• Group Income Protection
• Occupation pension scheme based on Gross earnings
• Hybrid working model
• Above statutory annual leave, increasing with service
• Daily company-paid lunch and healthy snack options throughout the day (when working from the office)
• Access to Private Medical Insurance, Dental Plan and/or Health Cash Plan (including dependants) *
• Corporate events
• Travel season ticket loans*
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Fitness subsidisation

*on successful completion of the probation period