MLRO

THE COMPANY:

Our client is one of the leading banking groups, with an enviable presence in the corporate banking world .

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain functional oversight of customer due diligence process.
• Assume responsibility for the MLRO function for the Bank
• Ensuring all AML policies and procedures are communicated to all stakeholders
• Provide on-going guidance to front office on matters relating to financial crime.
• Perform an annual risk assessment of AML for the Bank
• Submitting the MLRO Report to the senior management documenting findings and recommendations
• Review local AML procedures for compliance with UK country specific requirements
• Be responsible for the Suspicious Activity reports, making disclosures to NCA as required
• Ensure the timely review of transaction alerts triggered ensuring they are closed effectively
• Instigate a periodic review of the risk assessment for bribery and corruption in line with the UK Bribery Act
• Arrange for annual refresher training to all staff on AML and financial crime in accordance with UK laws.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• SMF17 experience from a banking background
• The academic ability to produce well researched reports to tight deadlines
• Highly advanced MS Office and Excel knowledge required
• Excellent communication skills and translation skills
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines

For further information please contact Hannah Tabatabai