UK Head of Financial Crime Compliance Advisory and Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO), Vice President

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

We are looking for an experienced financial crime compliance professional to be the new UK Head of Financial Crime Compliance Advisory and Deputy MLRO. The person will be working closely with the UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), to help enhance and develop the UK's financial crime compliance programme. In addition, the person will lead a team providing financial crime compliance advisory services to the business in a timely manner. This role can be performed in a hybrid model, 4 days on site 1 day remote, in London.

Why this role is important to us: The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• Lead the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) advisory team, who provides advice to the business during onboarding, periodic reviews and new business / product development.
• Develop the strategy for the FCC advisory team.
• Own and complete the annual money laundering / sanctions risk assessment.
• Advise and challenge business and compliance stakeholders on complex financial crime risk matters.
• Provide support to the UK MLRO to fulfil his UK regulatory obligations.
• Support the UK MLRO in the design, implementation and ongoing effectiveness of the UK FCC programme across all business lines.
• Undertake ad-hoc key initiatives, that relate to new business opportunities and emerging financial crime risks.

What we value: These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Previously been a MLRO / DMLRO.
• Knowledge of wider financial crime risks e.g., bribery and corruption, money laundering / counter terrorist financing and sanctions.
• Knowledge of the financial crime regulatory environment in the UK.
• Experience of undertaking financial crime risk assessments, delivering financial crime training and regulatory horizon scanning.
• The ability to handle and resolve challenging situations, work in a collaborative manner, and be part of a wider international financial crime compliance team.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years plus experience of providing financial crime compliance advisory services in a large financial institution, fintech or global payments environment.
• University degree or equivalent industry experience.
• ACAMS or ICA certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Effective communicator both verbally and written.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Senior stakeholder engagement experience.
• Deal with multiple tasks and prioritise.

About State Street: Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.