Our clients are the UK leading non-bank business finance provider that are looking to recruit a Financial Crime Officer who will be supporting and reporting Into the Head of Financial Crime and the Deputy MLRO.
Responsibilities:
●To investigate financial crime alerts generated via automated systems and exception reports
●To monitor and maintain the relevant work queues, ensuring adherence with SLA’s
●To complete high risk reviews as part of initial customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring
●To undertake investigations into allegations of financial crime including Fraud and Money Laundering
●Maintain a strong understanding of all relevant financial crime legislation and regulation
●Complete internal investigations, where required
●To make reports to external agencies, where required
●To answer queries from within the business and provide general assistance with matters related to financial crime
●To assist with ensuring ongoing awareness of financial crime risks around the business and contribute to a positive compliance culture
●Assist in procedure writing
●To assist the Head of Financial Crime in other areas within the department
●Ability to present written/verbal recommendations to deputy MLRO/MLRO
Skills and Experience:
●Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
●Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
●Strong team player and proven ability to work with others
●Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
●Experience of working at pace within a fast, paced financial crime team
●Effective decision-making, applying a risk-based approach
●Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality where appropriate
●Ability to gather and manage complex information effectively and “tell a story “Of the risk posed or mitigated
●Strong computer literacy
●Demonstrate a commitment to achieving the highest standards
●Comprehensive knowledge of industry and WOUK products as well as relevant types and likely signs of financial crime
●A clear understanding of key regulatory and legislative considerations, specifically from the FCA/JMLSG.
●Self-starter that keeps up to date with emerging industry risks and regulatory changes
●Forward thinker with a continuous outlook to improve processes
●Experience of working within a Financial Crime department of a financial services firm