Administration Assistant - Connells Group HQ : Job Details

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a capable Administrator to join our Anti-Money laundering team on a full-time basis located in our office in Milton Keynes. The role of Administration Assistant will be office-based role and there will be an initial requirement to be in the office 5 days per week.The purpose of the Administration Assistant is to support the Group Head of Financial Crime Prevention, in the delivery of an effective framework/oversight of all aspects of the Financial Crime Groups standards and controls to prevent the Group being used to further financial crime.Responsibilities of an Administration Assistant:

• Act as subject matter expert and provide technical and practical advice and guidance on general matters relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Due Diligence to the business
• Handle telephone/email queries from the wider group in relation to the prevention of Financial Crime
• Ad hoc support as directed by line management
• Identify and escalate at the earliest opportunity any regulatory issues to the Deputy MLNO/MLNO in a clear and accurate manner.
• Identify and report Suspicious Activity and report to Senior Team members and/or the Senior Deputy Money Laundering Nominated Officer/MLNO

Key Skills of an Administration Assistant:

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality, consistent written work and reporting.
• Ability to assess the impact and relevance of issues and articulate them in a clear and precise manner.
• Highly self-motivated and disciplined with ability to prioritise time, to work unsupervised and to react to urgent situations.
• Displays resilience with the ability to respond to pressure, deal with adversity, and overcome challenges.
• Recognises self-awareness understanding consequences of their actions on the business and on others
• Delivers consistent, high-volume caseload endorsing the “Right First Time” culture
• A knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Relevant professional qualification or willing to work towards

Benefits for an Administration Assistant:

• 25 days annual leave
• Birthday Leave
• Pension scheme
• Industry-leading training and development
• Excellent career progression opportunities throughout the business
• Potential hybrid working after training is completed, subject to Line Management approval
• Outstanding discounts across retail, entertainment, travel and health
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free on-site parking
• Company events

Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.CF00632