Senior Risk Assessment Analyst / AML Analyst / EDD Analyst, Interactive Brokers
+ Discretionary stock grant & Performance-based discretionary cash bonus scheme
Office located in Fenchurch Street, London
Online broker
Open for applications
Online broker
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Discretionary stock grant & Performance-based discretionary cash bonus scheme
Office located in Fenchurch Street, London
1001+ employees
Company mission
To create technology to provide liquidity on better terms.
Role
Who you are
- Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited, based in central London, is looking for a Senior Risk Assessment Analyst with EDD or AML experience to join our New Accounts department
- We seek applicants with a keen attention to detail to join our Enhanced Due Diligence process
- If you have experience in this field and like a fast-paced environment, this role might be for you!
- Bachelor's degree or higher with a major or concentration in Finance, Law, Accounting, or Information Systems, etc, or comparable work experience in a related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience and familiarity, preferably gained in brokerage or corporate banking environment, with on-boarding or reviewing high risk client relationships and carrying out EDD
- Relevant financial crime qualification e.g. ICA or ACAMS are a must
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Strong research, investigatory, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to make risk-based recommendations and articulate those persuasively to other departments
- Prior experience in a highly automated environment and/or high degree of comfort with computers and technology
- Intermediate experience with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel
- Ability to work, keep deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
What the job involves
- Conduct comprehensive enhanced due diligence investigations on high-risk clients, including politically exposed persons, clients from high-risk jurisdictions, and complex corporate structures in accordance with internal policies and desktop procedures
- Research and analyse beneficial ownership structures to identify ultimate beneficial owners and control relationships
- Evaluate source of wealth and source of funds information for high-net-worth individuals and entities using the public domain and/or documentation
- Perform adverse media screening and analyse findings to assess reputational and financial crime risks
- Prepare detailed, well-documented enhanced due diligence reports with clear risk assessments and recommendations and present these to senior management
- Liaise with relationship managers and business units to gather additional client information
- Identify potential suspicious activities and escalate concerns through appropriate channels
- Participate in special projects related to regulatory changes, remediation efforts, or process enhancements
- 8 am – 5 pm, Monday–Friday
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Interactive Brokers is an automated electronic broker, empowers users to analyse global stock markets, manage portfolios, and explore diverse investment assets. With a history spanning over 45 years, the company has thrived by adapting to evolving digital trading trends. Its comprehensive suite of services includes analytical tools, asset marketplaces, and seamless third-party integration, enhancing portfolio management capabilities.
Boasting over $11.6 billion in equity capital, Interactive Brokers remains at the forefront of industry innovation. The company has embraced the rising popularity of cryptocurrency, offering customers access to crypto trading through a partnership with Paxos Trust Company. This proactive approach reaffirms Interactive Brokers' position as a forward-thinking player in the ever-changing trading landscape.
Recently, Interactive Brokers expanded its trading hours for U.S. Treasury bonds to 22 hours a day, allowing global clients to trade during their local hours and quickly respond to market news. This extension reflects the company's commitment to flexibility and comprehensive service, meeting the diverse needs of clients in over 200 countries and territories.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
- Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits and company-paid medical healthcare premium
- Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
- Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
- Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
- Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
- Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company HQ
Greenwich, CT
Leadership
Thomas Peterffy
(Chairman)Former computer programmer and architectural draftsman. They played a role in developing the first electronic trading platform for securities at the American Stock Exchange.
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