Consultant Financial Crime in London

Cosegic is a leading compliance consultancy that provides assistance with FCA Authorisation, ongoing compliance consulting, prudential services, compliance health checks and regulatory projects. We also provide online training and compliance software across our original software PortAll. Our team of industry leading experts work together in specialist teams, servicing over 800 clients from various sectors including investment firms, capital markets, wealth management, payment services, consumer credit, insurance and lending.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work employer. The investment in our people is our priority as they make the Cosegic difference. We have a diverse and inclusive team, and we constantly work to create an environment where people feel respected and in which they know their voice will be heard.

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking to appoint a Consultant to join our Financial Crime practice and our team of talented consultants.

Role Purpose

As Consultant, Financial Crime, you will play a leading role in providing best-in-class consultancy services to our clients. You will ensure our clients are beyond satisfied with the quality of services for which they have engaged the firm and we deliver on our contractual commitments. You will lead by example, with professionalism and integrity and be comfortable to work across all levels of client work, guiding and supporting others in their development.

Key Responsibilities

• Client
  • Assist with or personally undertake AML/Financial Crime projects, ensuring effective service delivery and delivering on work as detailed in the contractual scope of engagement to ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Develop material for financial crime training workshops for compliance employees and senior management at client firms.
  • Ensure that established quality assessment procedures are followed to ensure a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Manage and develop designated client relationships.
  • Ensure your client chargeability target is met or exceeded.
• Technical
  • Produce regulatory updates to clients on topics pertinent to the market and update any relevant manuals, policies, procedures and forms.
  • Create and update compliance documentation relevant to each client’s business.
  • Research specific technical issues and provide the results to your colleagues and clients.
  • Provide thought leadership and write relevant articles for publication.
• Team
  • Ensure collaborative working, living the Cosegic values to support a great place to work and to achieve our business goals.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, collegiality and approachability.
  • Foster and maintain successful relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Provide support, guidance and mentorship to Associate Consultants.
  • Ensure all people processes are adhered to, including preparing for one-to-one meetings and completing performance reviews.
• Operational
  • Responsibility for own timesheet completion and that of any direct reports.
  • Ensure all internal systems are up to date by maintaining relevant and appropriate records of all activities carried out.
  • Monitor and deliver on chargeability targets as relevant for your role.
• Business Development
  • Identify new business opportunities within our existing client base.
  • Deliver/repost regular posts on financial crime matters on social media platforms.

Person Specification

• Degree and 2-3 years' experience working in a regulated environment or as an associate consultant or consultant in professional services.
• Ability to ‘hit the ground running’ to take on established clients as part of a team.
• Awareness of the commercial aspects of consultancy.

Technical Competencies

• Sound knowledge of AML and financial crime regulations.
• Ability to write policies and procedures.
• Ability to research and write effective training material.
• Basic knowledge and experience of project management.
• Technical IT capability and advanced ability of Microsoft applications.

Behavioural Competencies

• Communicates clearly – able to communicate concepts and plans to others ensuring complete understanding.
• Customer service and relationship management – being client focused, responding to clients’ needs.
• Flexibility and accountability – able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise accordingly.
• Operates well under pressure - able to prioritise, work to tight deadlines.
• Leadership and integrity – leading by example to set an example for others to follow.
• Manage self-development and learning - keep up to date on current and future developments.
• Results orientated - taking ownership of own work and supporting others.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills - advanced ability to liaise with many different stakeholders.
• Horizon scanning - anticipate markets and client requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Hybrid working from our London, Cannon Street office (min 2 days based in the office).
• Ability to work from abroad (up to 21 working days per year).
• Full family Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Unlimited one to one coaching.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling sessions).
• Pension Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Volunteering, fundraising and fun company events.

This is a full-time, permanent role, worked over 5 days (hybrid), Monday to Friday. Applications will be considered on a first come first serve basis.