Financial Crime Officer

THE COMPANY:

We are working with an expanding banking Group based in Kent, who provide simple and straightforward day-to-day banking solutions to their specialist customers. They are looking for a Financial Crime Officer to support the second line of defence.  This is a hybrid role (2 days in the office per week).

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support oversight of systems and controls to manage money laundering and terrorist financing risks
• Review, investigate and support approval of higher risk customers and transactions
• Act as a point of reference for financial crime matters across the bank
• Provide advice and guidance on risks relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, fraud, tax evasion, sanctions and bribery & corruption
• Develop and maintain policies procedures and risk-based requirements
• Produce management information and reporting to support effective oversight

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of money laundering and terrorist financing risks
• Experience working with systems and controls in a regulated environment
• Ability to assess higher risk customers and activity using a risk based approach
• Experience contributing to policies procedures or risk frameworks
• Confidence producing clear and accurate management information
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly

For further information please contact Duncan Jeffery