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  Conducts Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”), Enhanced Due Diligence (“EDD”) sanctions and adverse media checks on new and existing customers in accordance with UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, JMLSG Guidance or other relevant Regulations ( FinCEN, MiFID etc) in line with team processes and procedures as governed by CME Group Legal and Compliance divisions including administering client reference data within internal client onboarding repositories and system(s) as required.

• Conducts initial customer AML risk assessments, on a risk-based approach , for Low risk customers and provides recommendations for customers overall AML risk profiles, escalating as appropriate to effectively mitigate and manage risks posed accurately and effectively, whilst operating under the guidance of the Manager KYC/AML and ensuring AML governance standards, regulatory classifications (MIFID II, FCA) are maintained in accordance with the legal and regulatory obligations set by CME’s Compliance function.

• Successfully communicate and collaborate with CME’s Legal and Compliance functions and various other operational and cross functional teams within CME Group to resolve day-to-day KYC/AML related queries in an efficient and timely manner.

• Undertakes daily PEP, Sanction and adverse media screening risk assessments so as to provide overall AML risk recommendations and undertakes periodic KYC/AML due diligence refreshes for existing low risk customers, ensuring to appropriately identify and implement appropriate mitigating actions to bring in line with the firm’s risk appetite to ensure continued compliance with legal and regulatory obligations as well as proactively recommending improvements and efficiencies.

• Provide assistance and support as required by Manager, KYC/AML and the EDC team to ensure the maintenance of KYC/AML standards and policy compliance in accordance with the legal and regulatory obligations set by CME Group’s Compliance division.

• Effectively manage the electronic and physical contract KYC/AML documentation repositories, including diligently analysing and recording of key KYC/AML information within various internal onboarding systems and workflow management tools / applications.

Skills and Software Requirements:

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  Knowledge of the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, JMLSG Guidelines, MiFID II, applicable FCA rules and sanction regimes including but not limited to the UN, EU, OFAC and HMT.

• Understanding of the EU Money Laundering Directives, MIFID II and CFTC

• Good understanding of the KYC/AML Lifecycle process.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with precision and accuracy.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and the ability to learn new software / systems quickly.

• Demonstrated time management skills including ability to multi-task and prioritise.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to overcome language and cultural barriers.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience of working within a team.

• Experience of working with both internal and external stakeholders.