At a Glance
- Tasks: Support regulatory responsibilities and provide expert advice on financial crime risks.
- Company: Leading financial institution focused on compliance and risk management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovative solutions in financial compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in combating financial crime while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: University degree and 7+ years of financial crime compliance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
To support the UK MLRO / EMEA Head of Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) in the effective discharge of regulatory responsibilities, and the delivery of the FCC programme in the UK. The role provides independent oversight, expert advice, and constructive challenge to the business, to ensure financial crime risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed in line with the firm’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
Responsibilities
- Provide independent second line oversight and advisory support across AML, sanctions and broader financial crime risks.
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of the UK FCC programme across all business lines.
- Advise and challenge business and compliance stakeholders on complex financial crime risk matters.
- Support the UK MLRO in regulatory decision‑making, reviews, approvals and issue escalation of the following (but not limited to): Customer / enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring; Sanctions, PEP and negative news screening / assessments; Policy exception waivers.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a multi‑year financial crimes compliance strategy, aligned to regulatory expectations and business objectives.
- Assist in the execution of local and enterprise wide AML and sanctions risk assessments and related reporting.
- Represent FCC at governance forums and cross‑functional committees, providing subject matter expertise and credible challenge.
- Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, and other supervisory engagements relating to financial crime.
- Identify emerging financial crime risks, and support the development of proportionate and risk‑based solutions.
- Support and advise business with new business proposals approval requests and flag any financial crime concerns.
- Other ad-hoc key initiatives that relate to new business opportunities and emerging financial crime risks.
Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent industry experience.
- 7 years plus FCC experience, including providing financial crime compliance advisory services to the business.
UK Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory, Assistant Vice President in London employer: State Street Corporation
As an Assistant Vice President in UK Financial Crimes Compliance Advisory, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, all while being located in the vibrant financial hub of the UK. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the fight against financial crime, backed by a team that values your expertise and contributions.
