Quality Analyst - Regulatory Compliance (18 month FTC)

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Quality Assurance Analyst – Regulatory Compliance (18 month FTC)

Base Location: Birmingham – hybrid minimum of 2 days in the office a week  

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters. 

Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as Quality Assurance Analyst

We are seeking a highly motivated and agile Quality Assurance Analyst to be responsible primarily for ensuring the quality of Client or Third-Party Risk Assessments prepared by analysts working in the Client Assessment Team in Risk Operations.

This role will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for improvement, maintaining the highest standards of quality and promoting excellence by driving a Right First-Time culture.

If you are passionate about quality and have a keen eye for detail, coupled with a strong understanding of business processes, this role is for you.

What will you be doing? 

• Complete quality checks on critical processes, providing constructive feedback on findings and recommending any corrective action.
• To always remain independent and fair whilst applying a level of pragmatism and judgement when carrying out any quality checks.
• Liaise with management to provide positive feedback and help identify through quality checking activity any potential larger risks or trends.
• Provide team support including holiday cover and act as an escalation point for any complex queries.
• Develop awareness/familiarity of the relevant firm's compliance policies, independence rules and systems that support the procedures.
• Ad hoc involvement in Group Corporate Services wide projects as required.

What will you need to do it?

• Experience of working within quality control and assurance
• Subject matter experience working with and applying AML/KYC policies and procedures including production of Client or Third-Party Risk Assessments.
• AML knowledge, application of Customer Due Diligence as well as application and interpretation of AML SOPs and policy is essential.
• Have a strong track record of identifying issues/errors and recommending improvements where appropriate.
• A pragmatic and logical approach to analysis and problem solving, ability to take decisions based on facts and circumstances applying principles learned.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Confident and articulate communicator, both written and verbal.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (CoPilot, Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Subject matter expertise having worked in other regulatory compliance fields would be desirable.
• Holding an AML qualification would be highly preferable, such as an ICA advanced certificate or diploma in AML.

Find out more:

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• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

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