Financial Crime Prevention Analyst

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Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

June 13, 2022

Business unit:

Downstream

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

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Financial Crime Prevention Analyst

What is the role?

The global Financial Crime team has responsibility for:


Counterparty Due Diligence as part of initial counterparty onboarding and periodic rereview
Acting as Financial Crime, Trade Controls and Sanctions Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), where queries from the T&S business are escalated by the Compliance Advisory Teams


As a Financial Crime Prevention Analyst, you will be responsible of the following duties:


Develop an understanding of the Trading & Supply compliance systems and controls including a working knowledge of the Financial Crime policy and procedures
Analyze documentation, assess the risks of new counterparties, and complete a risk assessment and recommendation to start business with Shell Trading and Supply
Complete reviews at different levels of due diligence depending on the risk profile- Simplified, basic, standard, and enhanced. Risk assessments to include analysis of findings, identification of any red flags and mitigation
Liaise with Counterparty Onboarding Focal Points to obtain required company information/documentation.
Analyze substantial amounts of data including transactional data. Verify evidence obtained and identify red flags and other areas of concern
Prepare documentation to support discussion with Senior Management on counterparties with significant financial crime risks and/or High-Risk PEP relationships
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including handling of customer data to comply with GDPR
Articulate due diligence requirements and the onboarding process to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Escalate issues that require further investigation
Priorities workload with shifting demands and priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment
Work to tight deadlines and often under pressure
Be an active and effective member of the Financial Crime team
Complete risk assessments of new counterparties in line with counterparty due diligence policies and procedures


Requirements

What we need from you


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
Minimum of 2 (two) years working experience in “Know Your Customer”, Anti Money Laundering areas or any work related
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Criminal Justice, or any related field is preferred
Experience in Tier 1 Financial Institutions (Wholesale, Commercial/Corporate, Investment Banking) and/or large Commodities or Trading Houses (Oil, Energy) would be highly valuable
Certifications in AML such as Certified AML Specialist (CAMS), International Association Diploma in Anti Money Laundering or suitable equivalent would be advantageous
Fluent in Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese, or Mandarin would be advantageous
Understanding of high-risk jurisdictions and the associated risks
Understanding of the risks of dealing with Politically Exposed Persons
Understanding of corporate structures and complex entity structures including SPVs, Trusts, Funds including identification of Ultimate Beneficial Owners
Robust written and verbal communication skills
Stakeholder engagement skills to manage relationships across different businesses and functions


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