Our client is a well-established international bank now seeking a Financial Crime Officer.
- *Duties will include:**
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert on AML, CTF, PEPs, and Sanctions for the Business, MLRO, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide timely advice on high-risk client onboarding/review referrals.
- Manage and maintain AML, CTF, and Sanction policies and training programs.
- Keep track of regulatory and legislative developments and suggest necessary enhancements.
- Review and approve financial crime risk assessments.
- Provide guidance on PEP and Sanction tools and propose enhancements.
- Develop effective relationships on behalf of the Financial Crime team.
- Assist in the development of the Financial Crime framework and strategic direction.
- Ensure compliance with requests from regulators and Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Monitor transactions, including pilot/new products.
- Investigate external Financial Crime events.
- Manage the Sensitive High Risk and Enhanced Monitoring client data set.
- Manage the Clients of Interest process.
- Contribute to Financial Crime work streams/projects.
- *The ideal candidate:**
- Must have AML/CTF, ABC, and Sanctions experience with a UK regulated Financial Institution.
- Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and align business needs.
- Report writing experience.
- Ability to communicate at all levels and with various stakeholders.
- Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., ICA Diploma).
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
- Prepared to travel overseas if required.
- *Regulatory knowledge including:**
- FCA Handbook
- UK Money Laundering Regulation
- Criminal Justice Act
- Terrorist Acts
- Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
- Joint Money Laundering Steering Group Guidance Notes
- Bribery Act
- *Work Details:**
- 4 days in the office, 1 day remote.
In return, you can expect a competitive package with excellent benefits.
- *Apply now!**