At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Job Title: Financial Crime Risk Senior Associate – Periodic Review Location: Belfast Type: Permanent About Us: At Ernst Young (EY), we are committed to upholding the highest standards of risk management to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance the value of our firm. Our Risk Managers (RMs) play a crucial role in promoting and supporting risk management within the business, ensuring that EY UK, its Partners, and staff comply with external and internal regulations. Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Financial Crime Risk Analyst to join our Belfast Client Due Diligence (CDD) team. This role involves performing periodic reviews and financial crime due diligence checks on existing clients to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) legislation and current policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Conduct client due diligence on existing clients, including public resource research to gather KYC information and screening for PEP, Sanctions, and adverse media. Familiarity and experience in Customer Due Diligence/Anti-Money Laundering legislation. Assess risks and determine if referrals to High-Risk Periodic Review Team are required or if a risk-based approach can be taken. Liaise with client engagement teams to source additional documentation as needed. Manage personal workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks. Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding progress. Skills and Attributes for Success: Strong communication skills, capable of dealing with a wide range of staff, including Partners. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and credibility at all levels. Strong team player with proven ability to work collaboratively. Ability to make risk-based decisions while adhering to regulations. Comfortable with change, ambiguity, and managing multiple stakeholders. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Qualifications: Minimum of two year of experience in performing end-to-end CDD/KYC. Good understanding of AML legislation and experience in Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse media screening. Awareness of recent global events linked to financial crime and sanctions. Previous experience within a regulatory or professional services environment is an advantage. Education to degree standard or strong relevant experience is an advantage. What We Offer: Competitive remuneration package with rewards for individual and team performance. Support for flexible working and career development. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that suits you. Inclusive working environment with support and coaching from engaging colleagues. About EY: As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, EY is committed to building a better working world. We offer a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make a difference. Apply Now: If you meet the criteria above and are ready to join us in building a better working world, please contact us as soon as possible. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.