The Escrow Business Compliance Analyst manages client onboarding for escrow deals, ensures compliance with KYC regulations, and oversees transaction setup and documentation.
Job Description
Escrow - Business Compliance Analyst
Location: London
Department: AML / KYC
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Company
CSC is a leading provider of escrow and settlement services on M&A and real estate transactions and litigation proceedings.
Description
The Escrow Business Compliance Analyst is responsible for assisting with the client onboarding of escrow deals in conjunction with other teams at CSC. The Business Compliance Analyst will liaise closely with other transaction parties during the setup of the transaction and manage the setup of the transaction file. They will be responsible for working with the clients to collate all correct KYC information, working with Group Compliance to ensure it is input into relevant databases and all necessary approvals received prior to the deal closing. The Business Compliance Analyst will also be responsible for static data management and for managing and completing (according to specified timeframes) all annual KYC refreshes and for working with the Acceleration Centre colleagues in India.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Mandated Transactions:
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.
We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.
Escrow - Business Compliance Analyst
Location: London
Department: AML / KYC
Job Type: Permanent, Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Company
CSC is a leading provider of escrow and settlement services on M&A and real estate transactions and litigation proceedings.
Description
The Escrow Business Compliance Analyst is responsible for assisting with the client onboarding of escrow deals in conjunction with other teams at CSC. The Business Compliance Analyst will liaise closely with other transaction parties during the setup of the transaction and manage the setup of the transaction file. They will be responsible for working with the clients to collate all correct KYC information, working with Group Compliance to ensure it is input into relevant databases and all necessary approvals received prior to the deal closing. The Business Compliance Analyst will also be responsible for static data management and for managing and completing (according to specified timeframes) all annual KYC refreshes and for working with the Acceleration Centre colleagues in India.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Mandated Transactions:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients to request, collect, and review all required KYC documentation during onboarding and subsequent periodic reviews.
- Work with Group Compliance to ensure correct KYC information is received and present the deal (if required) to the Business Acceptance Committee for approval.
- Work with the wider escrow / CSC team to manage deal onboarding.
- Review and analyze client ownership structures and perform ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) and risk assessments.
- Conduct PEP, sanctions, and general compliance screenings, and analyze the results.Manage static data changes in line with standard operating procedures;
- Review and approve due execution of relevant transaction documents in line with standard operating procedures;
- Deal with ad hoc simple transaction enquiries and/or relevant correspondence.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Understanding of different entity structures (e.g. Ltd, PLC, Partnerships, Trusts, Charities...) is desirable.
- A legal background, or prior experience in compliance or client onboarding, is considered beneficial.
- Experience of M&A transactions in a principal or agency capacity is beneficial.
- Experience of finance-related work is beneficial.
- An excellent level of communication skills, both oral and written, and a high level of interpersonal skills, giving the ability to work with all levels, both within and external to, CSC.
- The ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines within the context of a demanding workload.
- The ability to work independently, and to work effectively as part of a team, both within the escrow team and in a multi-disciplinary setting.
About Us
CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®
Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.
CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.
CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers.
We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,
CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.
We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.
Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
About the Team
At CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.
- CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
- We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006.
- We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
- Employees are eligible for success sharing, bonus, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
- CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as part of your Total Rewards that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.
- As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid/remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
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