Our client is an international financial services company focusing on wholesale and corporate banking activities.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for reviewing the existing Financial Crime risk assessment and to update it
Under supervision of DMLRO document the branches risk-based strategies and the basis for risk assessment and subsequent monitoring.
Responsible for reviewing and updating the existing financial crime policies and procedures ensuring they are in line with the updated the risk assessment.
Responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering effective training on financial crime prevention.
Responsible for ensuring the FC crime framework takes into consideration
Working closely with Head Office and pro-actively addressing all FC related matters
To support all departments across the bank to identify and make enhancements in capturing specific FC crimes risks related to their business area.
To work with 1st line of defence to ensure they have adequate controls and processes in place
Provide the business and support functions with a proactive and expert financial crime advice
Assist DLMRO and MLRO in enhancing the MI for the monthly Compliance Committee
Provide input for the Annual MLRO report on key financial crime related matters.
Keep well informed of current and forthcoming Financial Crime regulations relevant to the branch and carry out appropriate actions required.
Undertake financial crime monitoring activities
Review onboarding applications of new clients and ongoing due diligence of existing clients in line with policy.
Perform thematic reviews on Financial Crime themes
To provide the Compliance department with any financial crime related information or reports as required.
Any additional tasks related to financial crime as requested by the DMLRO and MLRO
Ensure any matters that require attention are escalated to the DMLRO
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Proven financial crime expertise and AML experience in roles gained at financial services firms specifically within Wholesale Banking
Must have previously conducted firm wide FC risk assessments
Previous experience in CASS would be beneficial
Assertive leadership skills and capability to make an independent judgement and take decisions
Strong communication and interpersonal skills which will enable to provide sound compliance advice
Must be self initiative and pro active in managing workload
For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby
