CDD Senior Analyst

A leading multinational energy organisation with an established global business services centre in Budapest is looking for an experienced Senior Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD) Analyst to support its Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) organisation.

You will be a key member of the CDD team, responsible for the accurate, timely and effective onboarding of new counterparties and the periodic CDD review of existing ones. You will operate robust control processes over the quality of CDD records and the AML/ABC/CTF/sanctions risks associated with counterparties, making sure the onboarding and periodic review process meets UK and international AML/KYC regulatory standards as well as internal policies. You will work closely with regional CDD teams, the commercial organisation, Ethics & Compliance, legal teams and other functions such as reference data and settlements.

• Ensure effective compliance with the ST&S AML Standards through the review of existing and new counterparties

• Research, process and assess external and internal information available on counterparties

• Conduct negative media and other adverse information screening on counterparties

• Construct, assess and clearly present the risk profile of counterparties

• Escalate all concerns and red flags to senior CDD levels as appropriate

• Manage a large portfolio of in-flight reviews with competing priorities

• Maintain and enhance effective interaction and communication with key stakeholders across ST&S business areas, as well as with counterparties directly

• Influence and initiate improvements to current CDD processes to increase control and efficiency

• Support initiatives driving efficiencies through automation, process improvements and capability development of the team

• A degree in Finance, Law or a related field

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a control, compliance or finance area

• Solid understanding of financial crime, corruption and sanctions risks

• Ability to manage your own workload and deal with competing priorities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work and deliver as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• A customer- and service-oriented mindset, with a strong understanding of internal and external customer needs

• Ability to focus efforts and prioritise work to deliver business value

• Good command of English (at least B2 level in reading, writing and speaking)

• Knowledge of KYC/AML control functions, and CDD experience ideally within a financial services or commodities trading business

• Understanding of internal controls and why effective control matters for financial assurance

• Experience reporting performance and forecast information to meet global and local reporting requirements

• Experience working with outsourced partners and collaborating across functions

• Experience supporting projects and change initiatives, including monitoring project financials and performance metrics

• Willingness to coach others and support their professional development

• A key role within an international compliance and control organisation

• Exposure to UK and international AML/KYC regulatory standards in a global trading environment

• The chance to drive process improvements, automation and innovation

• Structured career development, talent management and opportunities to build deep process expertise

• A collaborative, professional and international working environment

The role is based in Budapest as an individual contributor / specialist position, reporting to the CDD Team Leader / CDD Manager. It involves close collaboration with regional CDD teams, the commercial organisation, Ethics & Compliance, legal teams and other functions within the global business services organisation.