KYC & Financial Crime Prevention, Senior Executive

About Crowe

Crowe is a leading national firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services with global reach and local expertise. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 accounting networks worldwide, we have access to over 40,000 professionals across 140+ countries and more than 800 offices globally.

Our vision is to be a leader in our chosen markets, creating lasting value for our clients and our people and being a trusted partner in their success.

We are dedicated to driving client success, empowering our people, embracing sustainability, delivering technological change and acting in the public interest.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Executive, Practice Protection: FCP team member will primarily be responsible for undertaking the KYC, KYB and CDD checks on new client take-ons, KYC refreshes and periodic KYC reviews in line with business regulatory requirements.

The Senior Executive will also help support the head of Financial Crime Prevention to identify areas of weakness in current procedures and make recommendations for improvements.

In addition to the above, the Senior Executive will also provide guidance to wider teams and respond to KYC related queries in a timely manner and support the other members of the FCP team to deliver AML / KYC face to face training to the London and regional teams as knowledge gaps are identified.

The FCP team sits within the Firm’s Practice Protection Group, delivering support across Quality, Risk, Ethics, and Assurance in addition to Financial Crime prevention. As part of this role, you will work with members of the wider team to address issues of importance for the whole organisation.  

Key Responsibilities:

KYC / KYB / CDD

• The role will require you to work alongside the FCP team in a second line function to review, refresh and complete CDD/ KYC/KYB assessments for new and existing clients.
• Conducting sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening in accordance with the Firm’s procedures and escalating matters as appropriate.
• Assess documentary evidence provided by engagement teams, ownership structures, and identify Ultimate Beneficial Ownership information in line with KYC/KYB requirements.
• Manage your caseload, taking ownership and liaising with relevant business areas to ensure KYC is completed in a timely manner.
• Liaising with business owners and management to clarify, investigate, escalate, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Undertake enhanced diligence on clients assessed as high risk such as PEPs.
• Documenting outcomes of the appropriate level of due diligence performed.
• Ensure best practice is followed and contribute to a compliant culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide support on additional KYC/KYB projects as and when needed.
• Have experience of writing policies and procedures as part of the financial crime prevention control framework

Essential skills:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and providing solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of relevant AML / KYC regulatory requirements.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Mandatory requirements:

• Previous KYC / KYB experience of 2-3 years, preferably in a similar firm or law firm.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• A good generic understanding of the business activities of a professional services firm.
• A professional AML / KYC qualification such as ICA is desirable.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday. The position would be based in London. 

Crowe UK has an agile working policy allowing for some work from home on a weekly basis.

Why choose Crowe?

Whatever career you choose, whether in audit, tax, marketing or HR, we can offer you a rewarding and clear career pathway, designed to help you develop your existing talents as well as discovering new ones, positioning you to make a meaningful difference to our ever-growing and varied client base.

At Crowe we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, and we will encourage, support and guide you on an exciting professional journey of self-discovery.

We value innovation and welcome those committed to making a difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues. With access to expert knowledge, continuous learning, competitive salaries, and flexible benefits, you will have the tools to build a rewarding career.

We are committed to diversity in our teams, equal opportunity and merit-based progression. We promote a healthy working environment with flexible working approach alongside dedicated wellbeing support, helping our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Following changes to government policy in April 2024, we only accept applications from individuals with an existing, permanent, right to live and work in the UK. 

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