Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)\\n\\nThis is a great opportunity to join a growing Bank and make a significant impact in the field of financial crime risk management. If you are an experienced MLRO, looking for a new challenge, where you can make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we would love to hear from you.\\n\\nResponsibilities:\\n\\n * Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Financial Crime programs\\n\\n * Develop and maintain financial crime policies and procedures\\n\\n * Implement the second line financial crime control framework and conduct investigations\\n\\n * Oversee suspicious activity investigations and produce professional reports\\n\\n * Liaise with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as MLRO\\n\\n * Provide guidance and advice on financial crime matters to all departments\\n\\n * Deliver financial crime awareness training\\n\\n * Evaluate, monitor High-Risk customers and PEPs\\n\\n * Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based financial crime monitoring plan\\n\\n * Update the Financial Crime Business Wide Risk Assessment and Customer Risk Assessment\\n\\n * Review and submit SARs to the National Crime Agency\\n\\n * Maintain accurate records and submit the annual FCA financial crime submission\\n\\n * Stay updated on relevant rules and legislation, providing early warnings and action plans\\n\\nSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\\n\\n * Good understanding of JMLSG and Regulatory KYC requirements\\n\\n * At least 10 years of relevant work experience / Financial Crime experience (Current MLRO(SMF17) preferred)\\n\\n * Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and financial crime risks associated with the range of services in the banking industry.\\n\\n * Ability to escalate risks promptly and appropriately and/or failure of standards to be met, to management\\n\\n * Ability to analyse reports, identify failings and notify same together with recommendations for remediation\\n\\n * Relevant AML experience, preferably in an international bank.\\n\\n * Experience with AML/KYC/Due Diligence processes and systems\\n\\n * Experience with AML monitoring and screening\\n\\n * A recognized AML/Compliance qualification is desirable but not essential\\n\\n * Other relevant professional qualifications from an internationally recognised body (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are advantageous;\\n\\n * Knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory environment and key financial crime regimes, and emerging trends. Any specialism in EU, UK or US sanctions regimes is a plus.\\n\\n * Law degree / LPC preferred\\n\\n * Team player adaptable to a fast-paced and changing environment