As an AML Manager you will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance and the MLRO to support AML compliance across the business to provide guidance and support to Risk & Compliance and the wider business in respect of AML requirements.
Key Skills, Experience & Responsibilities:
•Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory obligations in respect of KYC/AML.
•Having in depth knowledge of company policies and procedures applicable to AML, client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
•Demonstrating a good understanding of the business and its aims and objectives.
•Providing expert and constructive support to the business in respect of AML and KYC and acting as a central point of contact in respect of AML issues
•Escalating issues to the MLRO where appropriate.
•Taking responsibility for quality assurance and technical excellence in respect of AML and KYC issues, meeting and promoting quality standards and controls, ensuring consistency of output and appropriate record keeping.
•Understanding our AML policies and procedures, and supporting appropriate application across the business; continuously identifying areas for improvement and promoting technical knowledge and competencies
•Co-operating with Internal Audit function.
•Proactively building and developing relationships with other functions to ensure effective sharing of knowledge.
•Cascading technical knowledge and feedback from the business to Risk & Compliance function, and contributing to bulletins, lessons learnt and feedback loops to support continuous improvement and best practice
•Supporting Head of Risk & Compliance to provide training to the business and undertaking liaison activities, acting as a credible ambassador for Risk & Compliance.
•Ensuring clear and accurate audit trails are maintained to demonstrate steps taken in respect of AML/KYC and to evidence our decision making.
•Drafting communications to the business, using own initiative (with support from Head of Risk & Compliance).
•Assisting colleagues with general administration as and when required, covering for periods of absence.
•Maintaining confidentiality in respect of the business and its clients at all times