At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic Surveillance team to monitor transactions and ensure compliance.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking financial institution committed to integrity and security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in preventing financial crime and protecting the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial crime, AML, and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Lead the Surveillance team (transaction monitoring)
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for Day-to-Day management of FABLB Surveillance Team
- Management of the following processes inclusive of Resource, System and Management Information:
- Transaction Monitoring System – Alerts to be generated to be reviewed for suspicious activity with preparation of internal suspicion reports.
- Customer Screening System – identifying adverse media, PEP and Sanction information where appropriate action is taken against any risk exposure.
- Global Markets Trade Monitoring – Trend and Pattern analysis of trade activity for suspicious behaviour with preparation of internal suspicion reports
- Trade Finance Screening – screening of all parties involved in Trade Finance Transactions where appropriate action is taken against any risk exposure.
- Sanctions Screening – Review of escalation payment screening reviews to ensure all payments released do not breach any sanctions.
- Support to MLRO and Compliance teams ensuring FABLB is in line with all regulatory requirements.
- Working alongside Compliance and Monitoring Team to ensure Quality Assurance is completed in line with internal policy and procedures.
- Working alongside KYC teams to ensure PEP register and Internal Watchlists are maintained.
- Present outstanding issues and performance to Senior level executives
- Drafting reports and documenting analysis in a logical manner that sufficiently supports decisions.
- Conducts monthly Quality Assurance on rules contained within Firco Continuity and Firco Trust to ensure they are appropriate and correctly calibrated.
- Working alongside Compliance and Monitoring Team to ensure Quality Assurance is completed in line with internal policy and procedures.
- Tracks and logs Operational Risk incidents.
- Perform other additional tasks as required from time to time as directed by the MLRO (UK).
Requirements / Qualifications
- Required
- Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Experience
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines such as FCA Handbook, JMSLG and 4MLD
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Well organised team player
- Able to operate under their own initiative.
- Preferred / Beneficial
- Not specified in source.
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AVP, Surveillance employer: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
As a leading employer in the financial services sector, our company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Located in the heart of London, we provide our employees with competitive benefits, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to compliance and operational excellence. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your career growth while making a meaningful impact in Trade Finance.
Contact Details:
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace AVP, Surveillance
Transaction Monitoring
Customer Screening
Adverse Media Identification
PEP and Sanction Knowledge
Trend and Pattern Analysis
Trade Finance Screening
Sanctions Compliance
