Our client is a successful banking firm with a strong global presence, offering a comprehensive range of services.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
To support the departmental head with oversight and handling of real time investigations, ensuring that the team is functioning efficiently to ensure cases are reviewed in a timely manner.
To deputise for the Head of the department
To act as an escalation point for Sanctions Controls and Investigations AVPs on high risk investigations.
To review, assess and provide feedback and 4 eyes approval on assessments undertaken by Sanctions Controls and Investigations team
To oversee all regulatory and policy breach investigations, escalating to the Head of the department
To provide advice and guidance on all the controls related to sanctions screening and conduct assurance testing
To monitor and assess changes to sanctions legislation.
To assess sanctions regulatory enforcement actions and provide recommendations
To determine escalation to the departmental Head
To contribute to the writing of applicable policies, procedures and guidance.
Overseeing the design and compiling of relevant MI (including KRIs) which is provided to EMEA stakeholders and relevant management committees
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
An understanding of key sanctions regimes/ financial crime
Strong analytical skills, capable of making logical assessments based upon factual data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when faced with challenge
An understanding of Banking products and services would be preferable.
Excellent IT Skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel)
A strong desire to learn.
Self- motivated.
Ability to work well in a team.
For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby