
LHV Bank · Manchester
LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking Services (BaaS). The bank is a wh...
LHV Bank Limited is a UK-licensed bank operating across three core business segments: Retail Banking, SME Lending, and Banking
Services (BaaS). The bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of LHV Group, a listed financial services provider headquartered in
Estonia. LHV Bank operates under a full UK banking licence granted in May 2023.
The Bank supports over 200 fintech clients with embedded financial infrastructure, provides retail savings products via digital
channels, and offers SME credit solutions across the UK. In line with its regulatory responsibilities and growth ambitions, LHV
Bank is committed to maintaining a robust and proportionate financial crime control environment.
Expanding our services, LHV Bank now provides personal banking solutions. Our offerings include current accounts with competitive
interest rates, fixed-rate bonds for long-term savings, and debit cards. Customers can conveniently access these services through
the LHV App, enabling secure account opening and management.
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Financial Crime Risk, the successful candidate will be part of the Banking Services AML Business Risk
Management function. You will be responsible for undertaking all aspects of new client onboarding and the ongoing periodic review
process as well as handling ad-hoc escalations, undertaking on-site visits to clients and handling transaction monitoring alerts
to proactively manage the financial crime risks posed by the firm’s clients.
This role exists to manage the financial crime risks associated with LHV UK’s customer base, comprising predominantly UK and EEA
of existing clients, and at other points of the client lifecycle.
existing clients.
Assessment model at onboarding and periodic refresh as well as through qualitative assessment as part of targeted reviews,
onsite visits, transaction monitoring results and escalations.
process to completion.
associated parties.
to the firm.
and Excessive Fraud programmes.
client portfolio.
and when required.
beneficial ownership and to assess the sufficiency of policies and procedures.
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Terrorism Act 2000 and the SAR reporting regime.
Limited travel may be required.
Some of our benefits (only applicable to UK based roles not Internship programmes)
days per calendar year.
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Get an idea of the role We are developing our Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) function and are looking for an EDD Analyst to contribute across its full scope. The role offers broad exposure and involvement throughout the end-to-end FCP framework. You will conduct in-depth enhanced due diligence and risk assessments of highrisk customers and counterparties, including PEPs, complex ownership structures, and highrisk jurisdictions. Using OSINT, adverse media, and financial data, you will develop well-founded risk assessments and produce high-quality EDD reports. You will work closely with onboarding teams as well as Compliance, Fraud, Customer Care, Product, and other key stakeholders. In addition, you will actively contribute to the development and continuous improvement of EDD processes, typologies, and ways of working as the function evolves. On a personal level You thrive in a changing environment, in fact, you find it energizing. You're comfortable with ambiguity and see it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. You communicate complex findings clearly, both in writing and in conversation, and you bring a collaborative mindset to everything you do. We believe you have: A degree in law, finance, criminology, or a related field 3+ years of experience from a financial institution conducting EDDs Strong interest in AML, compliance, and financial services Strong analytical skills and attention to details Excellent communication and documentation skills High integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information responsibly Fluency in English Resurs in brief At Resurs, we make everyday finances easier through innovative and customer-focused solutions. With customers across the Nordics and more than 800 colleagues, we are committed to creating long-term value for individuals, businesses, and society. Recognized as a career company for the past six years, we put strong emphasis on both personal and professional growth. We want to make a difference by striving to be our best, acting with kindness, and building trust through clarity and collaboration. Our heart beats strong and it shows in everything we do. Although we are based in the Nordics, our team is enriched by the breadth of perspectives brought by colleagues from different countries. We foster a welcoming and supportive culture, where collaboration drives us to achieve the best outcomes for our users. Apply today! Don’t wait to send in your application. Selection and interviews take place on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the last application date. In this process, you will receive a logic test sent to you as part of our selection method. We look forward to hearing from you! Important information On final candidates, we carry out a detailed background check via an external company.
About Allica Bank Allica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. Department Description Operations in banking like in every other firm is established to carry out all day-to-day transactions of the business. The Operations function within Allica has wide-ranging responsibilities supporting the customers of all product lines (Commercial Mortgages, Asset Finance, Deposits and Payment Account with aligned card activity), alongside our own internal stakeholders. We are particularly focused on the following, ensuring that the bank adheres to all relevant Regulatory requirements and our own internal policies and procedures at all times: • Slick digital account opening, and in life servicing. • Customer contact via telephony, email and in-app communications. • Payment and reconciliation activity. • Treasury operations. • Customer due diligence through Know Your Customer, Know Your Business. • Lending pipeline management. • Quality assurance and control. • Issue resolution. • Effective record keeping and data management. • Support of all change initiatives. Role Description • Undertakes all CDD activity to support the onboarding and ongoing review and validation of both Retail and SME customers to the Bank. • Undertaking EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence) where higher risk ratings are present to ensure the bank is protected from fin crime risk. • Responsible for ensuring and operationalising all required AML activity in conjunction with the 2nd Line Risk and Compliance teams and the MLRO with a particular focus on the management of risk and meeting regulatory requirements, whilst acting at all times in the best interest of customers, employees and other key stakeholders. • Responsible for the day-to-day 1st Line CDD activity validating the quality of decisioning supported by external agencies and undertaking full reviews and making decisions and recommendation on more complex CDD activity which falls outside of system parameters. • Will work closely with colleagues across the operations function (including across sites) and other Bank functions to ensure end-to-end coverage of onboarding, account review and payment processes and with a strong working and collaborative working relationship required with the 2nd Line Risk & Compliance colleagues and the MLRO. 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Personal Attributes & Experience • CDD and AML subject matter expert and practitioner, • Excellent working knowledge of FCA, PRA regulations and JMLSG guidelines. • Able to facilitate, manage and approve CDD and EDD cases within delegated authority, escalating to the MLRO and with records • Able to review CDD records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with AML regulatory compliance including maintaining and updating existing clients • Experience of dealing with a variety of entity types including complex SPVs, charities, trusts and corporates, including SME customers with complex business structures across multi-jurisdictions. • Able to establish final beneficiary ownership within entities, conducting checks such as PEP, sanction and adverse media and maintaining PEP registers • Liaising with internal departments and acting as point of contact for clients to resolve any queries, with experience of working with outsourced and multi-site operations. • Proven experience building and implementing strategies to identify and mitigate CDD and AML risks • Experience of building, implementing and improving the customer experience attaching to the CDD and AML processes. Working at Allica Bank At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind: * Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities * Options for flexible working * Regular social activities * Pension contributions * Discretionary bonus scheme * Private health cover * Life assurance * Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Don’t tick every box? Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you! Flexible working We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate. Diversity We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.