Financial Crime Screening Associate
What’s the role
Shell Trading & Supply has a global portfolio of crude oil, refined products, LNG, chemicals, natural gas, electrical power and CO2. Trading offices are located in the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, The Netherlands, Japan, Bahamas and Dubai, with many other downstream entities situated across the globe.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Financial Crime Screening Associate. The ideal candidate will share our core working values of honesty, integrity, and respect for others. We also want those who can build on our business vision, are prepared to accept accountability and can achieve great results through teamwork while adapting to a changing business environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in financial crime prevention and compliance.
Reporting to the Financial Crime Screening Team Lead, you will be part of the Financial Crime Operations team within the Global Financial Crime team.
The team undertakes Counterparty Screening – the checking of potentially adverse information relating to a counterparty which may impact our willingness to transact with them. This includes Screening for Sanctions, PEPs and Adverse News on new and existing counterparties.
The responsibilities of the Analyst include performing the screening activity assigned daily, escalating cases as required and contributing to management reporting through the maintenance of records of the aforementioned.
What you’ll be doing
Responsible for reviewing and performing screening activity of new and existing counterparties.
Ensure that assessment of assigned alerts is performed to specified quality standards and within agreed timescales.
Where there are grounds for suspicion or requirement for guidance in relation to a case, escalate to Senior Analyst/Team Lead.
Undertake desktop research using a combination of publicly available and commercially licensed IT tools and data sources.
Collate and analyze the results of searches in a specified manner and retain evidence as required.
Contribute to and participate in specific projects when required.
Adhere to all policies and procedures.
Maintain records of daily screening activity for periodic Management Reporting.
Participate in monthly Quality Control activities as requested by the Team Lead / Senior Analyst.
Support the tracking of case assignment and completion across the team, including creation of Management Information Reports to support the FC Screening Team Lead.
What you bring
Education to degree level or above (or equivalent work experience). Freshers are welcome to apply.
General understanding of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) & Know Your Customer (KYC) policies/processes
General understanding of high-risk jurisdictions and their associated risks, global sanctions requirements, the risks of dealing with Politically Exposed Persons and corporate and complex entity structures including SPVs, Trusts and Funds, including identification of Ultimate Beneficial Owners
Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze and assess conflicting information from a variety of sources
Exhibits a high degree of genuine curiosity to proactively identify and research subjects using a risk-based approach
Demonstrates significant attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, adapt to change, efficiently prioritize tasks and simultaneously handle multiple conflicting priorities, timelines & stakeholders.
Intermediate level of computer literacy (MS Office suite products: Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team, as well as with stakeholders, taking into consideration customer needs and perspectives in day-to-day work
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Knowledge of additional language(s) – e.g., Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin (is a plus)
What we offer
You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performancerelated salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and
international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
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Shell Business Operations Manila
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