Financial Crime Officer

We are currently looking for a Financial Crime Officer located in London.

The primary responsibilities of the role will be:

• Carrying out AML/KYC reviews on new customer files.

• Carrying out periodic reviews on existing customer files.

• Conducting PEP, Sanctions and Adverse Media screening checks.

• Assessing screening checks and providing appropriate recommendations.

• Reviewing of screening alerts generated by Bank’s screening systems.

• Reviewing of Transaction Monitoring alerts generated by Bank’s Transaction Monitoring systems.

• Analysing customer data and behaviour to identify patterns, trends and anomalies for both further investigation and enhancing of Banks Systems & Controls.

• Carrying out Financial Crime investigations.

• Providing input into the preparation of Management Information for inclusion in monthly Risk Committee meetings

• Support the preparation of presentations on behalf of the Risk & Compliance team for executive committees and other purposes.

• Reviewing cases and preparing responses upon information requests from investigating bodies or other Financial Institutions.

• Working and maintaining close relationships with the wider team, Operations, Representative Office, and Business Units.

• Support other members of the team in carrying out their assigned roles ensuring continuity within the team in cases of absence and increased workload;

• Keep up to date with prevailing rules and regulations as they are introduced by relevant regulatory bodies and non-governmental organisations from time to time.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

Between 1 to 3 years relevant experience, ideally within a Bank.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will likely possess the following (or equivalent qualifiers):

· Undergraduate degree

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Relevant qualifications in Financial Crime are preferable.

SKILLS

• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong analytical skills

• Investigation skills

• Excellent communicator

• Problem solving skills

• Strict work ethics

• Strong written skills

• Ability to articulate and present information clearly

• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (must)

INDEPENDENT ACTION & DECISION MAKING

The successful candidate must be capable of making informed decisions related to investigations and risk assessments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £33K – £37K depending on experience

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays

• Pension scheme, 4% employer contribution

• Private Medical Insurance

• 60-40 Hybrid working after successful probation period

• Training and development

• Free gym access in the building