Screening Analyst

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Conduct the below day-to-day screening activities In relation to the Life business and in scope non-client populations:

• Conduct Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions and adverse media screening.
• Conduct Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctions and adverse media screening Level 1 alert investigation and discounting.
• Escalate positive matches relating to the Life business to the Escalations Specialist within Life Financial Crime Operations.

• To maintain a good working knowledge of current legislation, rules and regulations relating to anti money laundering and terrorist financing
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge on financial crime trends and industry best practice, conducting relevant risk analyses.
• To maintain an up-to-date knowledge on products and financial services
• To develop and prepare MI as required
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of methodology across risk
• Work flexibly in support of the wider Risk agenda
• Comply with Risk Management policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Promote a positive risk and control culture within Risk and across the business, balancing commercial considerations with regulatory ones
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational Qualification

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of sanctions regulations, PEP lists, and other relevant compliance requirements.
• Experience with conducting and discounting PEP, sanctions and adverse media alerts.
• Sound organisational and coordination capability to manage multiple time sensitive requests at one time.
• [Desirable] Experience with LexisNexis Bridger
• Knowledge of relevant compliance regulators and their regulations
• Knowledge of money laundering compliance requirements across various banking and insurance products
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish credibility and strong partnership with business partners and clients when required
• Ability to collaborate in a team based environment across functional disciplines and lines of business.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects
• Ability to operate remotely, in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge on insurance products, systems and distribution methods would be an added advantage
• Ability to plan and prioritize own schedule ensuring timely completion of responsibilities
• Strong work ethic with the highest levels of professionalism, commitment and integrity.
  

Experience:

• Certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) examinations desirable
• Knowledge of UK Regulations or experience of money laundering regulations and their practical application within a financial service organisation.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret rules and regulations
• A good understanding of the regulated marketplace and the position of Prudential within that market.
• A credible communicator both written and verbally.
• An understanding of the business drivers for appropriate business areas.
• A strong business focus with an ability to take account of the nature and complexity of a firms business
• Operates within the context of own function but has an awareness of the overall UK operation and its objectives.
• Independent, self-motivated, proactive, analytical and willing to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
  

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate degree in Science /Commerce/Management Sciences/Business Administration/Law (B.Sc./B.Com/BMS/BBA/LLB)