AML Associate
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Position Overview & Specifications
We at Petro Atlantic provide support for Clients all over the world. We work closely with them to provide tailored solutions to match their requirements. The main areas covered are Merchant Services, Compliance & AML Support and Cash Collections & Processing Services.
You will be responsible for protecting Petro Atlantic from financial and reputational losses incurred by financial crimes by assessing, controlling and mitigating risks. Your daily task will include a variety of AML related tasks:
Your key responsibilities
- Reviewing clients to assess financial crime risks applying a risk based approach
- Reviewing and completing AML and Name List Screening escalations in relation to High Risk customers
- Reviewing High Risk customers with special risk factors in accordance with local regulations and partner onboarding controls.
- Seeking additional information from the business and other infrastructure functions regarding concerns identified through negative news media
- Conduct KYC and EDD screening on Clients and counter parties
- Keep up-to-date records on Petro Atlantic CRM
- Provide AML and Compliance Support to sales, post sales and transaction team
Your skills and experience
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good general AML knowledge with proven experience working in the financial services industry, preferably within Crypto or MSB environment
- In-depth understanding of the United Kingdom regulatory environment/policies/legal framework as they relate to AML, Sanctions and PEPs
- An understanding of financial crime risks
- An understanding of High Risk entity structures and organization
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £48,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Reference ID: PA11012
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for AML Associate roles across Petro Atlantic's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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