Financial Crime AML Advisory (Vice President) in London

Department: Compliance – Financial Crime

Location: London

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership.

Overview

Working within the EMEA Financial Crime Team which has responsibility for managing Nomura’s Financial Crime compliance programme, including Anti Money Laundering, Anti Bribery and Corruption, Sanctions Compliance, and Criminal Finances Act compliance. We support wholesale divisions comprised of two core business, Global Markets and Investment Banking.

Role Overview

The AML Advisory VP will serve as a senior subject matter expert within our Financial Crime team, providing strategic guidance on complex anti-money laundering matters across our investment banking and global markets operations. This role offers the opportunity to apply strong expertise in financial crime risk management, focusing on investment banking, global markets products and sophisticated client relationships. You'll work closely with Front Office and Operations teams while ensuring robust compliance with evolving AML/CFT regulations.

Description

• Act as a senior point of contact for anti-money laundering, with delegate authority from the MLRO to provide advice and sign offs on money laundering risks across Front Office, Client Due Diligence Operations teams and Control functions.
• Proactively build strong relationships with Front Office and Operations teams, providing expert AML advice to key business stakeholders on complex anti-money laundering issues and ensure there is a good understanding of Financial Crime requirements.
• Support development, implementation and oversight of the Financial Crime strategy and controls within EMEA with particular focus on anti-money laundering, including overseeing management of KYC reviews from Operations teams.
• Provide leadership and support within the Financial Crime function, developing staff and acting as escalation point and briefing management on clients with heightened Financial Crime risk.
• Identify and propose improvements to current Financial Crime policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to development and updating of Financial Crime training materials and deliver face-to-face training throughout the firm, including ad hoc training, to raise Financial Crime awareness.

Skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required

• Experience in Financial Crime/AML Advisory in investment banking/capital markets, at VP level or equivalent senior role, with experience in High Risk client risk assessment reviews, policy waivers and front office AML advice.
• Proven experience in compiling client risk assessments, writing comprehensive risk assessments, EDD reports and approval rationales, with strong analytical writing skills and ability to escalate heightened risk clients to management with comprehensive briefings.
• Professional Financial Crime qualification from internationally recognised body (ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of investment banking and capital markets instruments with ability to assess financial crime risks across complex transaction structures.
• Excellent technical expertise and knowledge of Financial Crime Legal and regulatory obligations and industry best practice.
• Ability to work on own initiative and independently, and apply objective judgement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills with ability to multi-task effectively.

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.