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We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Crime & Due Diligence Analyst to join our Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Ethics & Compliance and Secretariat (LRECS) function.
You will be an integral part of our Group Financial Crime & Due Diligence team, providing support to the Senior Due Diligence Manager and Senior Financial Crime Manager.
You will be required to conduct ‘know your customer’ (KYC) checks on new and existing third parties, carry out periodic reviews consistent with Centrica’s procedures and ensure that accurate records are kept and maintained.
Location: Ideally you'll be within commuting distance and able to travel to our Windsor office (until December 2026) and Reading office (from January 2027) when required. We're also open to considering candidates based elsewhere across the UK.
About the role:
- You will be expected to carry out risk sensitive due diligence in line with legislation and regulation on financial crime, including the UK Bribery Act, UK, EU and US Sanctions, FCA expectations and money laundering regulations.
- In this role, you will also play a part in preventing, detecting, mitigating and reporting on financial crime risk matters within the Centrica Group.
- In line with Centrica’s financial crime requirements and guidance, and the due diligence procedures, you will classify third parties from a risk and regulatory perspective, including accurate analysis of ownership structures / layered entities and apply appropriate risk ratings.
- You will conduct screening for sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs) and adverse information to ensure the timely escalation of issues identified to management for resolution.
- You will liaise with business stakeholders, front office staff and with external parties to obtain relevant CDD documentation and information and ensure that onboarding and reviews are delivered within Service Level Agreements.
- You will escalate issues to the Financial Crime Due Diligence Managers, and where appropriate, Group Financial Crime.
- You will assist with monthly MI reporting regarding the status of work in progress and key risks that need to be managed.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Experience in financial crime due diligence, KYC or customer due diligence (CDD).
- Understanding of financial crime regulations and working within a regulated environment.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret complex information and make sound risk-based decisions.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative approach with the confidence to build effective relationships across the business.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- ICA, ACAMS or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise within a collaborative and supportive team while helping to strengthen Centrica's financial crime framework. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and play an important role in safeguarding the business from financial crime risks.
Why should you apply?
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