Screening Analyst - KYA (Know Your Assets)

Screening Analyst - KYA (Know Your Assets). Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by the dedicated Agile Talent team. Joining us in Forensics: Grant Thornton’s Financial Crime & Investigations (FCI) team is the first port of call for an increasing number of firms in the UK market when dealing with financial crime policy, prevention, incident response, investigation and remediation. As a Screening Analyst – Know Your Assets (KYA) in Forensics, you will initially join for this project and once completed, you will have the freedom to continue working on projects you choose, whether full or part-time within Forensics and support clients and internal teams on short to medium-term assignments. Skills required: Essential: Proven experience in AML screening, due diligence, or financial crime compliance roles. Experience using screening tools such as World-Check and LexisNexis. Ability to analyse complex information and identify discrepancies. Experience working within a regulated environment such as banking, financial services or asset management. Strong understanding of financial crime risks including sanctions and reputational risk. High attention to detail and strong documentation skills. Organised approach to work with ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Excellent verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Desirable: Financial Crime relevant qualification such as ICA/CAMS, ICAEW/ICAS qualified or other relevant qualification. Understanding of financial services products including investment funds, advisers or asset management. Familiarity with UK and global regulatory frameworks and money laundering regulations such as FCA, JMLSG and FATF. Knowledge of global sanctions regimes including OFSI, OFAC and EU. Grant Thornton values diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best and realise their potential.